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2693 R

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,443 mi
Last recorded118,443 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2693 R
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 118,443 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

power steering slightly noisy

Fail 22 Sep 2025 118,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 111,485 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 111,345 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 106,187 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint loose /leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre outer wall fitted inside

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,412 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,418 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 92,417 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 84,462 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,311 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 82,311 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 74,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 65,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 46,356 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,110 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,079 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 39,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 36,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,551 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,548 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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2693 R is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 2693 R, 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 2693 R registered?

2693 R is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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