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CN06 XGH

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,046 mi
Last recorded122,046 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 XGH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 122,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,181 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 115,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,248 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 102,193 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 102,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,108 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,324 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,102 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 77,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,419 miles

slight play developing brake pedal

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,879 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,591 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,264 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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CN06 XGH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CN06 XGH, 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 CN06 XGH registered?

CN06 XGH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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