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RY55 RWO

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,578 mi
Last recorded105,578 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 RWO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 103,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 100,589 miles

Coolant leak top hose ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 98,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,529 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 94,529 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,688 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,388 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 87,388 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,597 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,597 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,731 miles

Parking brake only just met efficency requirement.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,281 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,281 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,257 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,751 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RY55 RWO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RY55 RWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY55 RWO registered?

RY55 RWO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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