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BL06 DBX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,270 mi
Last recorded146,270 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 DBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front prop shaft missing - transfer case to front diff

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 136,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front prop shaft missing - transfer case to front diff

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber Donut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2023 136,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front prop shaft missing - transfer case to front diff

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber Donut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 130,108 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 130,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 120,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 117,770 miles

surface corrosion on all discs

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2019 117,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on all discs

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 3 May 2018 117,766 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 117,653 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 117,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 May 2016 116,865 miles

rear brake discs corroding

strongly advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 112,860 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,771 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 103,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,513 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,577 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

front discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,552 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

front discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,737 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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BL06 DBX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL06 DBX, 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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BL06 DBX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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