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OV06 HLR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,343 mi
Last recorded180,343 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 HLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 180,343 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 180,343 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 180,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 180,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 167,089 miles

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

light underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2024 167,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly

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

light underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2023 156,442 miles

under vehicle slight corrosion various

Pass 19 Nov 2021 156,381 miles

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 150,148 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 150,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 143,687 miles

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

engine smokey

Fail 18 Oct 2019 143,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

engine smokey

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,857 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,678 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,094 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,600 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 94,057 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,677 miles

Damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,664 miles

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

Damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 66,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front + offside front tyres have side wall damage

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,185 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 HLR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV06 HLR, 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 OV06 HLR registered?

OV06 HLR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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