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DIL 299

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,445 mi
Last recorded161,445 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 299
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 161,445 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 161,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 152,183 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 152,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 152,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 143,179 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play donut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 134,596 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 126,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 119,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,544 miles

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

clean emissions

engine covers fitted

n/s handbrake slow to rise

Pass 29 May 2019 106,732 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 98,824 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2018 98,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,479 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,491 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,388 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,003 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 31,950 miles

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

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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DIL 299 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 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 DIL 299, 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 DIL 299 registered?

DIL 299 is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is DIL 299 safe to buy?

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