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FV06 XTJ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

181,714 mi
Last recorded181,714 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 XTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 181,714 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 170,016 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 160,181 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 151,574 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 142,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 130,886 miles

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)

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

handbrake performance slightly low n/s/r

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 121,300 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 114,870 miles

Child's seats in rear of car - n/s/r & o/s/r seat belt

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,154 miles

N/S/F/OUTERWALL/TYRE/SLIGHTY/DAMAGED

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,564 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,374 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 37,123 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,123 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,892 miles

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

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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FV06 XTJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FV06 XTJ, 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

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What year was FV06 XTJ registered?

FV06 XTJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FV06 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 XTJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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