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NV06 STZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,783 mi
Last recorded142,783 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 STZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 142,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 137,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,618 miles

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

Outer plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 129,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 129,460 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested inboard shoe clip missing (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted shoe clip/pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,091 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 123,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,454 miles

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

Rear Components mild corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2020 118,454 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Components mild corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,739 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 114,739 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 111,434 miles

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

light exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,925 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 101,923 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,210 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 11 Apr 2016 87,149 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both-inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 83,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 83,797 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,981 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 79,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 51,594 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 26,977 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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NV06 STZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NV06 STZ, 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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NV06 STZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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