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E16 MAP

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,718 mi
Last recorded140,718 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 MAP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 140,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 130,299 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 120,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 109,803 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 109,803 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 106,713 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 106,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 99,255 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 91,288 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,567 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 68,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre nearly smooth on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front discs worn and corroded

front inner pads appear low

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2017 52,324 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre - sidewalls perished

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

Fail 23 May 2017 52,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

N/S/F Tyre - sidewalls perished

N/S/R Tyre - sidewalls perished

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 51,053 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 51,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2015 48,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front inner tyre tread worn

Pass 13 May 2013 44,179 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 40,727 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,903 miles

Both front tyre treads have age cracks, no cords visable.

Pass 12 May 2010 35,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,264 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 27,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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E16 MAP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 E16 MAP, 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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E16 MAP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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