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ET06 ORO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,129 mi
Last recorded133,129 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 ORO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,129 miles

Offside Rear ABS ring rubbing slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,626 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,926 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,974 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 90,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,275 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner/outer edges

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel left available

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,742 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,742 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 50,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 37,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,620 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,161 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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ET06 ORO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ET06 ORO, 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 ET06 ORO registered?

ET06 ORO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 August 2006.

Is ET06 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 ORO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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