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N33 GRH

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,103 mi
Last recorded158,103 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 GRH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 158,103 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 153,828 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 150,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 147,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,553 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,033 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 122,979 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,891 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 110,891 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,561 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 99,561 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,196 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,644 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,477 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 48,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,273 miles

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

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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N33 GRH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N33 GRH, 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 N33 GRH registered?

N33 GRH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is N33 GRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 GRH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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