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ET06 VDY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,465 mi
Last recorded119,465 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 VDY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 119,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 112,236 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 103,163 miles

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 11 Mar 2023 97,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 82,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,197 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 71,052 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,250 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 67,224 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,068 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,523 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 48,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,732 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 VDY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

ET06 VDY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is ET06 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 VDY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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