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FM06 OUB

2006 BMW X3

Brown Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,102 mi
Last recorded132,102 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 OUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 132,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,138 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 124,138 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 101,121 miles

Central Rear corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,714 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,140 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 98,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 93,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,924 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,292 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers +under trays

rear pads getting down

windsreen chipped

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,107 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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FM06 OUB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Brown with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FM06 OUB, 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 FM06 OUB registered?

FM06 OUB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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