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DX06 XOU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,979 mi
Last recorded175,979 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 XOU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 175,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 174,841 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 167,768 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 160,261 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 152,364 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 143,143 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 127,585 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 115,180 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 99,906 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2012 77,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,659 miles

NSR shock absorber dust cover loose

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

nail in NSF tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2011 69,659 miles

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

NSR shock absorber dust cover loose

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

nail in NSF tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,823 miles

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)

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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DX06 XOU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DX06 XOU, 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

How do I check the history of DX06 XOU?

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What year was DX06 XOU registered?

DX06 XOU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is DX06 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX06 XOU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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