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MV06 FBN

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,511 mi
Last recorded92,511 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 92,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,626 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,901 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 82,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,106 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,863 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 77,280 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,870 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 74,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,704 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,136 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 52,978 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,825 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 38,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,947 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,408 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

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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MV06 FBN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV06 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV06 FBN registered?

MV06 FBN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MV06 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 FBN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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