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EO06 BVX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,601 mi
Last recorded143,601 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 BVX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 143,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 139,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 136,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 128,675 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges and starting to perish

offside rear tyre perished

rear tyre treads starting to wear low

Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,347 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,611 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,094 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 109,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,513 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,507 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 92,227 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 92,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,983 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,903 miles

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inside edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,513 miles

Near side front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,927 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 BVX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 EO06 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

EO06 BVX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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