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FE06 AKP

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,209 mi
Last recorded114,209 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 AKP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 114,209 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

various underside corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,497 miles

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

various underside corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,871 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 111,871 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 110,238 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 110,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,939 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,861 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 105,861 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 104,796 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 104,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,075 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning indicates a fault.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,789 miles

Both front drive shafts/diff have a roughness when wheels rotated futher investigation required.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 89,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,622 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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FE06 AKP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FE06 AKP, 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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FE06 AKP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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