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DG06 VBF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 129,791 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 129,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 127,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 127,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear most + bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 121,587 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,482 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 103,417 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 103,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 83,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tread worn

all tyres badly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,084 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,213 miles

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

rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 24 Sep 2012 46,210 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,762 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,414 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,414 miles

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

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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DG06 VBF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG06 VBF, 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 DG06 VBF registered?

DG06 VBF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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