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BF06 SFY

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,613 mi
Last recorded71,613 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 SFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 71,613 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,823 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 63,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,186 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 61,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,686 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,304 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 54,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,860 miles

advise all tyres showing cracks in treads

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,367 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,431 miles

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

Offside Front tyre age cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 39,431 miles

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

Offside Front tyre age cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,470 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 35,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 32,493 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,616 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing in tread area.

Fail 23 Feb 2013 29,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres slightly perishing in tread area.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,222 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 SFY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF06 SFY, 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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BF06 SFY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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