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ET06 TDV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,870 mi
Last recorded165,870 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 TDV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 165,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 156,132 miles

Corrosion To Suspension...

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First Joint Loose And Blowing, Second Cat Possibly Tampered With... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front Side Windows.. (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 148,274 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 148,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE BROKEN AT JOINT.. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP CUT THROUGH CORDS.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 146,260 miles

SLIGHT BIND TO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE...

Pass 22 Jul 2022 143,061 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 143,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 133,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 125,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 122,217 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 122,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 114,388 miles

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,570 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,116 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,208 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,240 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,137 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,949 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,276 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 TDV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TDV, 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 ET06 TDV registered?

ET06 TDV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is ET06 TDV safe to buy?

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