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M16 VBM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,043 mi
Last recorded125,043 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 VBM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 125,043 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 125,043 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,037 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 105,424 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 100,810 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,809 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 79,570 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 69,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,109 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2017 53,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 45,128 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 41,669 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2014 37,639 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 37,582 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2013 34,254 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2012 31,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 23,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 18,257 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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M16 VBM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M16 VBM, 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 M16 VBM registered?

M16 VBM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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