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DU06 XAY

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,414 mi
Last recorded135,414 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 XAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 135,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 133,158 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 125,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 117,345 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,613 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,290 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top cover (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emission test carried out readings too low to register

plastic covers all under vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2016 65,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top cover (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emission test carried out readings too low to register

plastic covers all under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,030 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

emission test carried out readings too low to register

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,251 miles

emission test carried out readings too low to register

plastic covers all under vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2014 56,246 miles

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

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

emission test carried out readings too low to register

plastic covers all under vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2013 51,661 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 51,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2010 34,552 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 34,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,366 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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DU06 XAY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green 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 DU06 XAY, 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 DU06 XAY registered?

DU06 XAY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is DU06 XAY safe to buy?

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