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X3 FGM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,940 mi
Last recorded100,940 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 FGM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 100,923 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 100,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 99,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,242 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 97,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,971 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,988 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,311 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 73,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,823 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,534 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,317 miles

nearside rear lower arm slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,996 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,538 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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X3 FGM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X3 FGM, 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 X3 FGM registered?

X3 FGM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is X3 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 FGM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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