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C1 AFR

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,619 mi
Last recorded127,619 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 AFR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 127,619 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 125,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 117,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,825 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,794 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,179 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 70,175 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,401 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,531 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,068 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,564 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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C1 AFR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C1 AFR, 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 C1 AFR registered?

C1 AFR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is C1 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 AFR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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