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AG06 GEN

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,853 mi
Last recorded146,853 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 GEN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 146,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 146,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 140,171 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 137,877 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 137,865 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

knocking/thud from rear diff area

Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,200 miles

Engine has a tick, possible auxiliary belt.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 125,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 118,952 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 118,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,095 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc wearing low

Rear Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,314 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,853 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,949 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,956 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,531 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,765 miles

both front and o/s rear tyre valve caps missing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 14,040 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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AG06 GEN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AG06 GEN, 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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AG06 GEN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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