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MM55 XAR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,613 mi
Last recorded182,613 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XAR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 182,613 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 23 May 2023 182,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 25 May 2022 181,348 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 180,436 miles

tyre monitor light on

Fail 26 May 2021 180,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

tyre monitor light on

Pass 11 Oct 2019 177,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 163,434 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 150,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 136,575 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 136,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 123,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer sidewall damaged nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2014 113,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 106,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,383 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 17 Jan 2011 73,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,822 miles

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

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,799 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,469 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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MM55 XAR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM55 XAR, 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 MM55 XAR registered?

MM55 XAR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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