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FM55 LGU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,490 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 60,290 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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FM55 LGU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FM55 LGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM55 LGU?

You can check the full history of FM55 LGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM55 LGU registered?

FM55 LGU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is FM55 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 LGU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM55 LGU have outstanding finance?

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