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C21 TAH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 TAH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,430 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 111,430 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,567 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 104,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,695 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 96,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,959 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,693 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 85,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,143 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,922 miles

Underside covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,870 miles

engine covers fitted (unable to see testable items)

under tray fitted (unable to see testable items)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,993 miles

nearside front and both reartyres edging out

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,042 miles

front discs corroded

offside rear brake warning wire broken

Fail 2 Oct 2012 46,029 miles

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

front discs corroded

offside rear brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,083 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 24,083 miles

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

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

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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C21 TAH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 C21 TAH, 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 C21 TAH registered?

C21 TAH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is C21 TAH safe to buy?

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