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AO06 OPW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,116 mi
Last recorded160,116 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OPW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 160,116 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 153,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 152,712 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 149,823 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 149,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 139,063 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 139,062 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 135,501 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 131,258 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 131,258 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 125,115 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 125,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 104,201 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,466 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 78,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,122 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 61,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,016 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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AO06 OPW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPW, 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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AO06 OPW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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