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MH06 XRA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

183,299 mi
Last recorded183,299 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 XRA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 183,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 156,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 156,776 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,245 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,810 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,064 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 88,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,943 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,698 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 71,973 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 62,973 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2015 54,673 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres 2mm and worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,673 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres 2mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,739 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,673 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 24,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,686 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,669 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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MH06 XRA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 MH06 XRA, 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 MH06 XRA registered?

MH06 XRA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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