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GL06 SFN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,436 mi
Last recorded119,436 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 SFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 119,436 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 119,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 108,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 108,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 101,670 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, front thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 101,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, front thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside, 235/55 17, ~3mm, and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,360 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,629 miles

both front tyres are perished

Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,861 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,514 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,289 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside front tyre worn outer edges

Offside front tyre worn outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,681 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,107 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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GL06 SFN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 GL06 SFN, 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 GL06 SFN registered?

GL06 SFN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GL06 SFN safe to buy?

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