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AO06 CWY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,176 mi
Last recorded152,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 CWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 152,176 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 152,176 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 140,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 137,559 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 137,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 134,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 127,764 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 127,764 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light turned off with machine. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 121,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 116,457 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,454 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 113,454 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,183 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,722 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,714 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,747 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,773 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 48,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,365 miles

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

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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AO06 CWY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO06 CWY, 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 AO06 CWY registered?

AO06 CWY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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