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B222 ARC

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,133 mi
Last recorded93,133 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB222 ARC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 93,133 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 92,595 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 90,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,677 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,363 miles

All 4 Tyres slightly deteriorated (cracked)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,540 miles

both front wiper blades poor but clearing screen.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 30,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades poor but clearing screen.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,454 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 58,454 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,604 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,762 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,569 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

suspect turbo hose or injector seal seeping slight fumes under bonnet.(not dangerous.recomend strip engine covers off to investigate further.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

osr tye 2m

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,462 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,558 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,295 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 23,126 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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B222 ARC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B222 ARC, 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 B222 ARC registered?

B222 ARC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is B222 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B222 ARC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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