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M15 AWE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,008 mi
Last recorded120,008 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 AWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 120,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,143 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 111,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,163 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,367 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,707 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 70,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,877 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,138 miles

N/S/R SEATBELT COULD NOT BE TESTED DUE TO OBJECT FITTED TO THE SEAT

O/S FRONT TYRE TREAD FEATHERED ON THE EDGES

Pass 27 May 2016 44,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,896 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 38,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 33,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,512 miles

Nearside front brake disc - inner & outer face slightly pitted

Offside front brake disc - inner face slightly pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 22,684 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,488 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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M15 AWE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M15 AWE, 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 M15 AWE registered?

M15 AWE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is M15 AWE safe to buy?

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