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OE06 XTV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,727 mi
Last recorded174,727 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,727 miles

long travel on parking brake

low effort on offside rear service brake

oil leak noted

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

washers weak

Pass 23 Dec 2022 167,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 161,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 159,101 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 159,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 144,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 136,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 115,911 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 104,975 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,164 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,016 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,571 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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OE06 XTV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OE06 XTV, 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 OE06 XTV registered?

OE06 XTV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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