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DE06 FXP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,143 mi
Last recorded131,143 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 131,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 126,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,067 miles

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

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,131 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 110,585 miles

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

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

under body cover / tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2022 110,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under body cover / tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,799 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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,877 miles

chip on windscreen zone A less than 10mm circle and zone B less than 40mm circle

Fail 24 Feb 2020 100,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

chip on windscreen zone A less than 10mm circle and zone B less than 40mm circle

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,377 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,526 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,389 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,940 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,297 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,931 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,391 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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DE06 FXP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DE06 FXP, 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 DE06 FXP registered?

DE06 FXP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is DE06 FXP safe to buy?

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