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NU06 XPN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,890 mi
Last recorded155,890 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 XPN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 155,890 miles

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

Rear subframe and coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2026 155,889 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear subframe and coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 154,815 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 152,124 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,838 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 150,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,873 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 147,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 143,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 131,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 118,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,743 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 96,718 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 88,595 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,261 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 4 Apr 2012 68,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,599 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,599 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,415 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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NU06 XPN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NU06 XPN, 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 NU06 XPN registered?

NU06 XPN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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