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A8 NFX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,515 mi
Last recorded144,515 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 144,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2025 144,445 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2024 136,629 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 131,259 miles

eml light light

Fail 29 Nov 2023 131,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light light

Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,791 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 123,791 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2022 123,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT IS CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding STUCK SOLID , DISC AND PADS HAVE BEEN VERY HOT (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear plate has no suppliers name , post code or Bs number (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE IS LOOSE AND RATTLES

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light is on , O/S front tyre was flat

Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,121 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

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

Tyre pressure warning on

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 101,089 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,215 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 91,386 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

front and rear discs deteriorating advised to change

Fail 16 May 2016 91,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted n/s/r

front and rear discs deteriorating advised to change

Pass 19 May 2015 74,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to both outer rear seats

front number plate deteriorating

rear discs corroding

Pass 16 May 2014 69,913 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit in centre

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge and close to limit in centre

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 May 2013 57,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 57,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2012 38,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,279 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,697 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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A8 NFX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A8 NFX, 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 A8 NFX registered?

A8 NFX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is A8 NFX safe to buy?

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