2006 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · FM55 CAS
2006 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 93,258 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM55 CAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 93,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM55 CAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (FM55 CAS) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
FM55 CAS Mileage History
- 22/05/202486,999 mi
- 23/05/202487,020 mi+21 mi
- 23/04/202590,687 mi+3,667 mi
- 01/04/202693,240 mi+2,553 mi
- 08/04/202693,258 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 3,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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