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BMW 901V

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 901V
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 154,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 146,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 146,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure gearbox mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded and rubbing on rear brake disc

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2024 138,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2024 138,788 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 130,843 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 123,744 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 123,744 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel line to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 111,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 103,031 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,521 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,507 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,558 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,029 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,917 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 20,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,510 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,911 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp.

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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BMW 901V is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BMW 901V, 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 BMW 901V registered?

BMW 901V is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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