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868 GTT

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

215,023 mi
Last recorded215,023 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration868 GTT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 215,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 213,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 208,776 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 202,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 195,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 189,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 185,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 175,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 172,056 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 161,872 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 153,809 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 141,960 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 141,953 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 131,381 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 131,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,978 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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868 GTT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 868 GTT, 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 868 GTT registered?

868 GTT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is 868 GTT safe to buy?

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