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OU06 XUD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,878 mi
Last recorded159,878 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 XUD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 159,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 157,239 miles

Offside Front 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 153,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 153,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 138,289 miles

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both Sides Rear Wheels Noisy.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 138,076 miles

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

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

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Both Sides Rear Wheels Noisy.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,034 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 95,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,007 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 21 Sep 2016 80,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 73,800 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,502 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,955 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,496 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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OU06 XUD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU06 XUD, 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 OU06 XUD registered?

OU06 XUD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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