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BX06 DNU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,660 mi
Last recorded155,660 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 DNU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 155,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 148,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 148,003 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 141,201 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 136,074 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 136,074 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,351 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 99,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 91,717 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring pad not located correctly

Pass 20 May 2016 80,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 71,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 71,213 miles

Nearside 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 12 May 2014 60,923 miles

slight oil residue back of engine area

slight smear rear wiper blade

Pass 22 May 2013 54,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 54,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,194 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,338 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear tyres 3/4mm

pads on 6mm

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,331 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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BX06 DNU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX06 DNU, 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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BX06 DNU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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