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BP06 GDX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,671 mi
Last recorded147,671 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 GDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 147,671 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 147,671 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,963 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 132,704 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 132,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 126,949 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 126,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking At Joint Front To Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe To Centre Pipe Joint Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Lenses Have Products Affecting Beam Image (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,061 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2018 104,061 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,718 miles

Nearside wiper ends split

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,359 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,977 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,799 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 43,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake pads are 2/3 worn

front brake disvs are worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,321 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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BP06 GDX 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 73.9%.

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 BP06 GDX, 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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BP06 GDX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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