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A17 EVP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,179 mi
Last recorded86,179 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,922 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Gearbox undertray insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 72,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 66,501 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,031 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,872 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,969 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,627 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,963 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,346 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,290 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,583 miles

both front tyres are cracked and perished

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

front pads are 90% worn

nail in NSF tyre

rear pads are 90% worn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,318 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,647 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,895 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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A17 EVP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A17 EVP, 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 A17 EVP registered?

A17 EVP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is A17 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 EVP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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