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A16 UGG

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,350 mi
Last recorded169,350 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UGG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 169,350 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked in white ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 169,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked in white ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 154,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 151,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 147,266 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 140,371 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 132,868 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 124,777 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 120,005 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 110,331 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 95,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,439 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 79,525 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,727 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 68,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,143 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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A16 UGG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A16 UGG, 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 A16 UGG registered?

A16 UGG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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