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MD55 FDF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,167 mi
Last recorded142,167 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 FDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 142,167 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,912 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper has tape on

Pass 7 Sep 2019 136,938 miles

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

Offside Front minor damage to OSF wheel arch and OSF bumper.

Fail 7 Sep 2019 136,938 miles

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

Offside Front minor damage to OSF wheel arch and OSF bumper.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 122,045 miles

Central Front Outer Body not fully secure wing damaged and taped (6.2.2 (a) (i))

brake pad wear sensor on but tyres still above 1.6mm

tyre run flat indicator illuminated

Fail 8 Sep 2018 122,045 miles

Central Front Outer Body not fully secure wing damaged and taped (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

brake pad wear sensor on but tyres still above 1.6mm

tyre run flat indicator illuminated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,585 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 102,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 94,372 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 89,965 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,491 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,488 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 41,289 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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MD55 FDF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MD55 FDF, 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 MD55 FDF registered?

MD55 FDF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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