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BIB 8945

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,574 mi
Last recorded82,574 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 8945
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 71,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,164 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,246 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 58,911 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 47,424 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,280 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,814 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,000 miles

Front wipers smear screen

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,120 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,760 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,243 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,896 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,680 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 27,883 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,883 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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BIB 8945 is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 BIB 8945, 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 BIB 8945 registered?

BIB 8945 is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is BIB 8945 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIB 8945 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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