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EN06 TXY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,610 mi
Last recorded149,610 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 TXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 149,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 140,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,316 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 120,813 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 115,309 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 31 Dec 2019 115,309 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

temp fuel cap fitted but sealing

Fail 13 Nov 2018 106,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

temp fuel cap fitted but sealing

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

temp fuel cap fitted but sealing system

vehicle laden rear seat belts not checked

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,369 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,268 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,716 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,880 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2011 49,197 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,468 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

near side rear tyre run flat

Fail 19 Jun 2010 38,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

near side rear tyre run flat

Pass 4 Jul 2009 28,448 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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EN06 TXY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EN06 TXY, 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 EN06 TXY registered?

EN06 TXY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is EN06 TXY safe to buy?

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