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DV06 OKX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,773 mi
Last recorded166,773 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 OKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 166,773 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 163,575 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

wiper blade catching bonnet

Pass 1 Feb 2024 161,011 miles

Front wipers catching on bonnet.

Fail 1 Feb 2024 161,011 miles

Front wipers catching on bonnet.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 156,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 146,251 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 137,675 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 137,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 102,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,647 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 102,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mudguard insecure engine undertray ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple chips on windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 97,587 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mudguard insecure engine undertray ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple chips on windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has Cracks

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,889 miles

DAMAGE TO BOOT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATE

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,471 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,552 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 43,507 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,525 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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DV06 OKX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DV06 OKX, 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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DV06 OKX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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