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ML06 EVN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,517 mi
Last recorded126,517 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 EVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 126,517 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,566 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,047 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER AND INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,886 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 104,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,891 miles

N/S/R shock cover loose

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,884 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 98,884 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 95,245 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 90,560 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads perishing slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,506 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,711 miles

noise from nsr

Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,779 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

very slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,926 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,526 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,584 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 38,584 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,490 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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ML06 EVN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ML06 EVN, 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 ML06 EVN registered?

ML06 EVN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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