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E22 DWM

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,920 mi
Last recorded126,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 DWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet struts weak

undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2025 126,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet struts weak

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 118,017 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 118,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 114,750 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 110,370 miles

slight oil leak from engine gearbox and rear diff

Pass 30 Nov 2020 100,347 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 92,491 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,912 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,729 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing Slightly.

Engine Management Light On.

Front Brake Discs Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Two Cuts In Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,308 miles

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,644 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2013 55,088 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 37,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,441 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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E22 DWM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 E22 DWM, 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 E22 DWM registered?

E22 DWM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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