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EY06 OGC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,478 mi
Last recorded161,478 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 161,478 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 161,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 158,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 156,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 153,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 149,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 145,074 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 140,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 133,546 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear brake pads are starting to get low

off side front tyre is getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front head light is broken

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 82,654 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,542 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a puncture in tread, deep cut to tread, wearing out of shape(tread feathering on inner edge)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape(feather) on inner edge

vehicle is fitted with a lower engine cover

Fail 12 Mar 2009 36,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a puncture in tread, deep cut to tread, wearing out of shape(tread feathering on inner edge)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape(feather) on inner edge

vehicle is fitted with a lower engine cover

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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EY06 OGC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 EY06 OGC, 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 EY06 OGC registered?

EY06 OGC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EY06 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 OGC 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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