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EA06 VNO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,388 mi
Last recorded134,388 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 VNO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 134,388 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting defective

Reverse lamps inop (not a testable item for this vehicle)

TPMS warning lamp illuminated (not a testable item for this vehicle)

Fail 20 Jan 2026 134,385 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting defective

Reverse lamps inop (not a testable item for this vehicle)

TPMS warning lamp illuminated (not a testable item for this vehicle)

Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,579 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 121,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,586 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,987 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,110 miles

Oil LeaK.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil LeaK.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,446 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 60,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,532 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,812 miles

Slight damage to OSR tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,806 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight damage to OSR tyre sidewall

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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EA06 VNO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA06 VNO, 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 EA06 VNO registered?

EA06 VNO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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