CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE06 URT

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 URT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 106,114 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 106,114 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 103,301 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 103,301 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,128 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 102,128 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,800 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,877 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,048 miles

Fuel cap seal has slight perishing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,906 miles

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,230 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 67,230 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,985 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2014 57,286 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,791 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 40,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,870 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,811 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE06 URT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FE06 URT, 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

How do I check the history of FE06 URT?

You can check the full history of FE06 URT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE06 URT registered?

FE06 URT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is FE06 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 URT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE06 URT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE06 URT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.