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A9 NBO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,539 mi
Last recorded154,539 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 NBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 154,539 miles

Exhaust flexi joint worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 154,539 miles

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

Exhaust flexi joint worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 149,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 143,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily deteriorated 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 143,361 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily deteriorated 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 132,959 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 126,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 122,769 miles

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

front tyres showing age cracks

Pass 15 May 2019 118,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,016 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,365 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 57,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,525 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,328 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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A9 NBO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A9 NBO, 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 A9 NBO registered?

A9 NBO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is A9 NBO safe to buy?

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