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FH55 XDG

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

193,916 mi
Last recorded193,916 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 XDG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 193,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in sideskirts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 193,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in sideskirts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 183,837 miles

oil leak around engine

Fail 9 Apr 2025 183,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn low on edges

oil leak around engine

Pass 8 Apr 2024 178,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 178,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 168,727 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2023 169,727 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2022 165,123 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 164,023 miles

Offside Rear Outer side light inop

engine light on

Pass 25 Mar 2020 161,874 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Mar 2020 161,874 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 26 Mar 2019 160,031 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2018 158,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 156,826 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 154,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 152,327 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 148,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nearside rear shock abosrober shield deffective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 140,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 119,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,758 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,005 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 84,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,251 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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FH55 XDG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH55 XDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH55 XDG registered?

FH55 XDG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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