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BC06 OLA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC06 OLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 138,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 4 Jan 2025 122,027 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 107,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 103,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,372 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 93,372 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,189 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,080 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,290 miles

R/N/S tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,211 miles

child seat fitted unable to check seat or belt

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both frant (8.2.2)

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

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child seat fitted unable to check seat or belt

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,116 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 53,108 miles

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

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Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,870 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 16,865 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,518 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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BC06 OLA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BC06 OLA, 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 BC06 OLA registered?

BC06 OLA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is BC06 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC06 OLA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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