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FB06 OTU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,285 mi
Last recorded142,285 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 OTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 142,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks weak. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 142,285 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres have cuts showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks weak. (5.3.2 (d))

noise from front from under front under tray.

Pass 8 May 2025 137,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear tyres are approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 137,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear tyres are approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 128,597 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 117,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside washer jet weak

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2022 108,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers slightly streaky

Fail 5 May 2022 108,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (235 45 19) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 7 May 2021 95,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/40/19. ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. Inner edge wear. 235/45/19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 95,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/40/19. ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. Inner edge wear. 235/45/19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 81,632 miles

headlamp level sensor on lower arm worn and loose

Fail 18 May 2020 81,632 miles

headlamp level sensor on lower arm worn and loose

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached 4x bolts found loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,039 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,911 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,177 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,474 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,486 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

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage but no cords showing

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,240 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,372 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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FB06 OTU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FB06 OTU, 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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FB06 OTU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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