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BN06 ECC

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,868 mi
Last recorded153,868 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ECC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 153,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 150,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Washers weak in operation

Pass 4 Nov 2023 147,539 miles

possible fault concerning n/s/r stop / side lamp

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 143,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 141,702 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 139,425 miles

4x4 fault lamp on constantly

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

both rear tyres showing approx 2.8mm of tread in places

brake fluid getting low

slight fault with stop lamps possibly bulb failure causing different bulb to light on n/s/r

small split in o/s/r outer CV boot

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 24 Oct 2020 139,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

tyre pressure warning on

4x4 fault lamp on constantly

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

both rear tyres showing approx 2.8mm of tread in places

brake fluid getting low

slight fault with stop lamps possibly bulb failure causing different bulb to light on n/s/r

small split in o/s/r outer CV boot

Pass 6 Nov 2019 134,920 miles

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

both front brake discs quite heavily worn and lipped

o/s/r inner brake pad is possibly getting low - difficult to inspect -

park brake only just within MOT criteria at 16% efficiency - 16% is minimum requirements -

slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 3 Nov 2018 129,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 113,494 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake warning light on.

bulb warning light on.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,152 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 103,105 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 103,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,269 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,594 miles

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 19 Apr 2011 66,910 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 54,351 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,973 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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BN06 ECC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver 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 BN06 ECC, 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 BN06 ECC registered?

BN06 ECC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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