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BX06 EFH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

173,696 mi
Last recorded173,696 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 EFH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 173,696 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working less the 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 173,692 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working less the 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 169,838 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 169,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 166,597 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 166,583 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 161,741 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

different structure tyres fitted front - rear but same across each axle (front 2455018 NON RUNFLAT rear 2455018 RUN FLAT)

Fail 9 Nov 2021 161,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2455018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

different structure tyres fitted front - rear but same across each axle (front 2455018 NON RUNFLAT rear 2455018 RUN FLAT)

Pass 10 Nov 2020 154,859 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 154,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 152,578 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 146,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 140,951 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 13 Sep 2017 140,951 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,710 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 137,710 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 128,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 126,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 112,635 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 112,634 miles

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

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

brake pad lignt on

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,892 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 63,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,687 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,472 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 EFH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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