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BT06 TZV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,872 mi
Last recorded142,872 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 TZV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 142,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,895 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 131,434 miles

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

crack in windowscreen on passager side

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 125,503 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

windscreen cracked on passager side

Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,712 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,409 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,414 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 60,823 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,473 miles

unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes due to plastic panels

Fail 11 Dec 2012 54,338 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes due to plastic panels

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,942 miles

1.Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges. 2.Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 35,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,859 miles

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

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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BT06 TZV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BT06 TZV, 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 BT06 TZV registered?

BT06 TZV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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The MOT history for BT06 TZV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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