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BF06 SEO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,632 mi
Last recorded140,632 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 SEO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 140,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 135,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 129,252 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 128,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 110,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,071 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,277 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 99,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,332 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,237 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,990 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,900 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,416 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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BF06 SEO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF06 SEO, 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 BF06 SEO registered?

BF06 SEO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is BF06 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 SEO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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