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MP55 AED

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,919 mi
Last recorded132,919 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 AED
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 132,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 132,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 126,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 118,580 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,673 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 103,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,782 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 88,507 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 88,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 61,221 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,284 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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MP55 AED is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MP55 AED, 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 MP55 AED registered?

MP55 AED is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is MP55 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP55 AED shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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