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DH03 COB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,198 mi
Last recorded181,198 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 COB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 181,198 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2024 172,335 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 149,144 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 149,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

TPMS light is on

Pass 2 Jul 2021 140,547 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 140,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 131,389 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 123,055 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,242 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 116,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,689 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 94,989 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2016 94,989 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 84,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 75,151 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 66,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 66,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,911 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,418 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 54,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 40,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,328 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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DH03 COB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DH03 COB, 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 DH03 COB registered?

DH03 COB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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