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MD55 XUA

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,717 mi
Last recorded144,717 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 XUA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 144,717 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 122,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2023 120,018 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 115,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,873 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,256 miles

Front brake pads appear around 70% worn

Rear brake pads appear around 75% worn

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,587 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre 1.8 mm

plastic covers

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm.

front number plate slightly damaged.

offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,240 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nail in nsr tyre

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 XUA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XUA, 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 MD55 XUA registered?

MD55 XUA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is MD55 XUA safe to buy?

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