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BX06 FTN

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,982 mi
Last recorded132,982 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 FTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 132,982 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 132,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 131,231 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,685 miles

Handbrake held on Gradient but there is not much reserve travel left.

High level brake light 3/4 working.

Oil leak down OS side of engine

Rear suspension/subframe corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 125,685 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Half moon lens damaged. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Ball joint boot detached also. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot not opening from outside.

Handbrake held on Gradient but there is not much reserve travel left.

High level brake light 3/4 working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 3-4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 3-4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2-3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak down OS side of engine

Rear suspension/subframe corroded.

TPMS light on.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 118,142 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))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 118,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 7 Jul 2021 112,281 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 108,659 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 108,655 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/50 r18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm with worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads worn close to wear indicator

rear brake pads worn close to wear indicator

Fail 2 Apr 2019 99,764 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/r18 99v Dunlop sp sport (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/50 r18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm with worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads worn close to wear indicator

rear brake pads worn close to wear indicator

Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,008 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,461 miles

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,393 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,907 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,873 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,837 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 FTN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FTN, 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 BX06 FTN registered?

BX06 FTN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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