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EO06 BVB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 BVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 119,258 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,249 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 116,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 113,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 113,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,485 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 19 Jun 2023 110,485 miles

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,892 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 21 Jun 2022 107,892 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 21 Jun 2021 104,454 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 104,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 101,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer cv is leaking grease from a joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,894 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 93,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,285 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,366 miles

to clean for smoke test

Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,364 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

to clean for smoke test

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,436 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 58,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,020 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,020 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,583 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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EO06 BVB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EO06 BVB, 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 EO06 BVB registered?

EO06 BVB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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