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M2 HGE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests43 (32 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

101,084 mi
Last recorded101,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 HGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

32 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 101,084 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 101,084 miles

Exhaust system insecure downpipe clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 98,413 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 104,079 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut turrets/inner wing areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various under body areas corroded, repaired & undersealed prior to mot test

Fail 9 Dec 2024 104,079 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working screenwash not working (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut turrets/inner wing areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various under body areas corroded, repaired & undersealed prior to mot test

Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,893 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,973 miles

Rear disc faces surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded @ brake hose joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers leaking, bordering on excess, advise renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear crossmember/subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear lower inner/outer sill edges corroded & soft

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight kerb damage

Pass 25 Sep 2021 97,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material original pipes @ all brake hose joint areas corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,452 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 89,452 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brake discs fluctuating/warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,904 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/crossmember assembly heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 95,904 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe/crossmember assembly heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,970 miles

all discs slight corrosion on faces

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded at all brake hose joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,794 miles

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Rear Upper suspension turrets soft and heavily corroded

Rear inner sills soft and heavily corroded

Rear sub frame heavily corroded and soft

Fail 8 Aug 2018 88,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Rear Upper suspension turrets soft and heavily corroded

Rear inner sills soft and heavily corroded

Rear sub frame heavily corroded and soft

Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel interior (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 80,805 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel interior (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper accident damage

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,509 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper accident damage

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 63,962 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight wear in both front inner anti-roll bar `D` bushes

Slight wear in both rear inner anti-roll bar `D` bushes

Fail 4 May 2015 63,960 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

1 Rear exhaust mounting corroded / broken - exhaust still secure

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake discs ( inner faces ) slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight wear in both front inner anti-roll bar `D` bushes

Slight wear in both rear inner anti-roll bar `D` bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,121 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,121 miles

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

both offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths low, 2mm, perished and split between the treads,advise renewal (255/45x18 Dunlop sp sport 01)

nearside front tyre slightly low approx 3-4mm and wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2014 60,721 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 60,675 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,684 miles

front and rear inner brake pads low in carriers approx 3-4mm

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,456 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,012 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,114 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 51,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,367 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,998 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,171 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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M2 HGE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 M2 HGE, 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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M2 HGE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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