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MT03 DUD

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

130,126 mi
Last recorded130,126 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 DUD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,126 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 106,956 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 106,444 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 106,443 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,567 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 14 Nov 2020 95,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 90,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 83,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,265 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 49,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,345 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,225 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,574 miles

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

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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MT03 DUD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MT03 DUD, 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 MT03 DUD registered?

MT03 DUD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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The MOT history for MT03 DUD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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