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M24 SPM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,201 mi
Last recorded135,201 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 SPM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 135,201 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

high level of travel in parking brake lever

srs light came on during test, then went out

Pass 7 Feb 2024 133,065 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 133,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 128,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

high level of travel in parking brake lever

Pass 20 Jan 2021 124,921 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,701 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 94,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 87,446 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,503 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 69,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,973 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

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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M24 SPM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M24 SPM, 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 M24 SPM registered?

M24 SPM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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