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RN55 UNR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 UNR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 97,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,301 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 96,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 94,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,925 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 91,820 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2021 89,274 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 89,274 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,157 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 88,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,825 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,918 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 81,918 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,261 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,519 miles

Engine Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,519 miles

Engine Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,544 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,576 miles

signs of perishing on the offside front tyre

slight wear both front brake discs

Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,576 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

signs of perishing on the offside front tyre

slight wear both front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,831 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,192 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 UNR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 UNR, 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 RN55 UNR registered?

RN55 UNR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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