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C23 HDY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 HDY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025
Pass 17 Jan 2024 108,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 92,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on but vehicle registered pre 2008

Heat shield loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,693 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Covers obscuring some components

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,334 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,363 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,346 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,110 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 49,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 36,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,537 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 32,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,559 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 27,558 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2011 24,776 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminating

Slight pitting on rear brake discs

Towbar fitted

Underside of vehicle dirty

Wipers smearing

Fail 8 Dec 2010 21,345 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminating

Slight pitting on rear brake discs

Towbar fitted

Underside of vehicle dirty

Wipers smearing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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C23 HDY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C23 HDY, 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 C23 HDY registered?

C23 HDY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is C23 HDY safe to buy?

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