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P55 GSP

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,833 mi
Last recorded122,833 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 GSP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,833 miles

General underbody suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,615 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 116,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,485 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 99,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 81,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to register a reading

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2017 73,493 miles

Emissions to clean to register a test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (Boomerang Shape) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Sump gasket ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stablizer arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stablizer arm bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 61,624 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,981 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,191 miles

brake fluid level low

damage to both nearside tyres outer side walls.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,115 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 14,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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P55 GSP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P55 GSP, 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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P55 GSP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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