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A5 HDF

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,154 mi
Last recorded127,154 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 127,154 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 127,149 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 127,117 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 127,111 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both outer laights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 125,324 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 121,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Disc backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,146 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,493 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 109,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,422 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2017 95,026 miles

Nearside steering boot looks damp but no sign of a leak

Fail 3 May 2017 95,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside steering boot looks damp but no sign of a leak

Pass 6 May 2016 88,058 miles

BONNET RELEASE CATCH FAULTY

BRAKE PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

DRIVERS SEATBELT FRAYED

Fail 6 May 2016 88,058 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BONNET RELEASE CATCH FAULTY

BRAKE PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

DRIVERS SEATBELT FRAYED

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,214 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 46,758 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracking around inside of tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,019 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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A5 HDF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A5 HDF, 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 A5 HDF registered?

A5 HDF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is A5 HDF safe to buy?

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