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CX06 OGW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

242,230 mi
Last recorded242,230 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 OGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 242,230 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 ... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 236,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 226,486 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 226,454 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 220,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 26 Jan 2021 215,584 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 215,559 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 211,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 205,393 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 202,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 196,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 186,802 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 175,143 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 169,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 156,161 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 156,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 130,755 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 107,314 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,152 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,034 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 OGW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OGW, 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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CX06 OGW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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