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OFF 411L

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,452 mi
Last recorded177,452 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 411L
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 177,452 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 168,302 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 161,573 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 149,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 149,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 136,538 miles

Fuel light is on.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 129,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 119,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,721 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 111,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,330 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 105,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,999 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,593 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 85,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,400 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2011 62,929 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,737 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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OFF 411L is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OFF 411L, 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 OFF 411L registered?

OFF 411L is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is OFF 411L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFF 411L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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