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FS 7001

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,888 mi
Last recorded131,888 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS 7001
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 131,888 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 130,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 129,121 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 128,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension area slight surfface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,025 miles

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 30 Oct 2020 125,712 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 124,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,925 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 122,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 119,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to seat covers fitted and boxes on seats

Pass 24 Oct 2016 114,867 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,548 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,187 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,857 miles

o/s rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,673 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,722 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2010 35,768 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 35,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FS 7001 is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FS 7001, 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

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What year was FS 7001 registered?

FS 7001 is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FS 7001 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS 7001 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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