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AK06 ECF

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,541 mi
Last recorded131,541 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ECF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,541 miles

Both front tyres perished

Fail 5 Sep 2025 131,541 miles

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

Both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Oct 2024 129,825 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 126,702 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 126,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 125,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,641 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 119,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tpms lamp on

Pass 7 May 2019 111,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 101,249 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 101,211 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 88,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,767 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,094 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,358 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,336 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,883 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,066 miles

both front tyres worn

brake fluid level low

r/n/s tyre worn

r/o/s tyre worn

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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AK06 ECF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 AK06 ECF, 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 AK06 ECF registered?

AK06 ECF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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