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EO06 HWZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,918 mi
Last recorded108,918 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 108,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 103,166 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 103,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 102,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 100,117 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 100,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 99,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,360 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,918 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 96,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,740 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 92,740 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,600 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished 2554518 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,866 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 71,866 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,386 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,009 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 34,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,844 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 HWZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO06 HWZ registered?

EO06 HWZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is EO06 HWZ safe to buy?

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