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OE06 XWM

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,581 mi
Last recorded199,581 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 199,581 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2025 199,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 187,077 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 187,076 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 175,911 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 175,909 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 158,606 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 142,025 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 142,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 134,119 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 134,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,853 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,280 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,280 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,304 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,102 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 27,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,667 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 XWM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OE06 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

OE06 XWM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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