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DS06 VTV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,439 mi
Last recorded131,439 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 VTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,439 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 125,005 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 125,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 118,781 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 112,407 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 109,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,462 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 103,960 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,011 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 99,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,683 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,309 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,309 miles

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

A/C drive belt adrift

Noise on auxilary drive system

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,793 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,887 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,804 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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DS06 VTV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DS06 VTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS06 VTV registered?

DS06 VTV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is DS06 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 VTV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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