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DC06 CDE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,509 mi
Last recorded138,509 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 CDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 138,509 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 138,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 136,215 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 132,595 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,257 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 118,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,568 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder, punctured. ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,337 miles

Nearside Front perished

Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,336 miles

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

Nearside Front perished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,664 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,163 miles

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

engine bay full of soot

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,182 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)

exhaust fumes from engine area

Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,953 miles

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

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)

exhaust fumes from engine area

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,936 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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DC06 CDE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC06 CDE, 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 DC06 CDE registered?

DC06 CDE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is DC06 CDE safe to buy?

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