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MD55 WHC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,335 mi
Last recorded125,335 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 WHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 125,335 miles

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

Under cover trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,824 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 103,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,535 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,534 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,262 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 91,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to tread wear indicators.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 84,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to tread wear indicators.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,967 miles

Offside Front Inner edge worn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,131 miles

Nearside Front bumber damage

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2015 80,131 miles

Nearside Front bumber damage

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,621 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slighlty on outer edges.

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edges.

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 75,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing slighlty on outer edges.

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edges.

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,833 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,683 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,142 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 47,142 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,943 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,154 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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MD55 WHC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MD55 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

MD55 WHC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is MD55 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD55 WHC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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