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OX06 FRO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,453 mi
Last recorded165,453 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 FRO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 165,453 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 157,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 157,508 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 151,923 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 151,923 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 147,722 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 146,611 miles

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

rea subframe bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2020 142,765 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 142,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,330 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 138,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 131,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,521 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,342 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,473 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,679 miles

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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs very worn and lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,406 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,406 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OX06 FRO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OX06 FRO, 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 OX06 FRO registered?

OX06 FRO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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