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FN06 OLX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 OLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 140,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,329 miles

emissions to lean wont regester

Pass 24 Sep 2016 122,769 miles

emissions to lean to pick up readings

Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,631 miles

emissions to lean to pick up readings

Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,584 miles

emmisions too lean

Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,628 miles

emmisions to lean

nearside rear shocker cover split

Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

emmisions to lean

nearside rear shocker cover split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,160 miles

emmisions wont regester too lean

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,337 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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FN06 OLX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FN06 OLX, 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 FN06 OLX registered?

FN06 OLX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FN06 OLX safe to buy?

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