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CX06 OEV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

221,175 mi
Last recorded221,175 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 OEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 221,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 213,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 204,439 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 193,996 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated FRONT WORN (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 193,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated FRONT WORN (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 182,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 175,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 156,625 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2018 134,873 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 134,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,957 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,675 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,531 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 67,531 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,780 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,703 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight cracks in outer sidewalls of nearside rear and offside front tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,460 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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CX06 OEV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 CX06 OEV, 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 CX06 OEV registered?

CX06 OEV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is CX06 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX06 OEV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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