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OV06 CEF

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,032 mi
Last recorded165,032 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 CEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 165,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,913 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 144,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 134,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,357 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 118,823 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 110,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,490 miles

Offside and nearside parking brake squeals when applied on roller brake test. Investigation advised.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,118 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,973 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,637 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 39,637 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,952 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 13,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,007 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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OV06 CEF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV06 CEF, 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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OV06 CEF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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