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MT06 PNU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,957 mi
Last recorded125,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 PNU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 125,957 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 116,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2025 116,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,919 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,508 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 89,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 85,245 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamp stays on (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

TPMS lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,051 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2020 81,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

tpms light on

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre grabbing when rotated

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

TPMS light on

Under body/suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,114 miles

Offside Rear TYRE VERY LOW AND OUTER EDGE DAMAGED

Fail 10 Sep 2018 69,060 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear TYRE VERY LOW AND OUTER EDGE DAMAGED

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,512 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,494 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,530 miles

Eml on

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired crack in light no (white light showing) (1.5.1c)

emmisions too clear to register

engine covers fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 49,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,321 miles

235/55 17 H n/s/f tyre edge damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,432 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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MT06 PNU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT06 PNU, 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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MT06 PNU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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