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D21 CMR

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,670 mi
Last recorded131,670 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 CMR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 131,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 110,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6mm, tyre condition poor, cracking and perishing strongly advise replace 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 30 Apr 2024 110,068 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre severely worn to such an extent that the structure of the tyre is starting to show through, tyre been run underinflated to such an extent that the side walls are wearing away 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6mm, tyre condition poor, cracking and perishing strongly advise replace 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,149 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 80,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 72,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brakes noisy

not able to test windscreen wiper blades 100%

Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,431 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 67,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,514 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 18 Mar 2017 60,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,458 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 46,454 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,406 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,103 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,390 miles

rear no plte slight delamination

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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D21 CMR 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 73.9%.

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 D21 CMR, 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 D21 CMR registered?

D21 CMR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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