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EX06 ULA

2006 BMW X3

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,210 mi
Last recorded162,210 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 ULA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 162,210 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 162,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 162,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 156,909 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 156,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 151,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 148,792 miles

bulb inop tell tale poss wrong bulb

rear axle frame corroded but not excessive

Fail 28 Aug 2020 148,799 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bulb inop tell tale poss wrong bulb

rear axle frame corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2019 145,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 145,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 143,102 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 143,030 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,195 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 138,801 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 136,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 134,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 129,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,803 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,696 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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EX06 ULA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX06 ULA, 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 EX06 ULA registered?

EX06 ULA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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