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MT06 XRE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,725 mi
Last recorded164,725 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 XRE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 164,725 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 164,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.59 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 157,573 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half of light source not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central area close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central area very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 157,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half of light source not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central area close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central area very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 145,003 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 144,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 137,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre object ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 137,123 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre object ()

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

oil above max

Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,148 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 120,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,242 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,387 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,198 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,870 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Fail 12 Jun 2009 41,851 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

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)

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 XRE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRE, 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 MT06 XRE registered?

MT06 XRE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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