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RN55 RBF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,139 mi
Last recorded155,139 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 RBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 155,139 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,844 miles

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 132,476 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 21 Nov 2020 132,476 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,778 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAS AGE RELATED SPLITS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 121,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL 4 TYRES HAS AGE RELATED SPLITS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 117,068 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyre has splits

Fail 8 Jul 2015 108,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyre has splits

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,802 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 94,799 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 94,793 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 14 May 2012 87,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 87,399 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,607 miles

All brake pads wearing low.

Mil light on.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,987 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,516 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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RN55 RBF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RN55 RBF, 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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RN55 RBF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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