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P12 NUN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,253 mi
Last recorded154,253 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 NUN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 154,253 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2024 142,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 142,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 135,631 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear shaft at gear box (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 124,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,540 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 118,538 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 118,441 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 25 Jul 2020 106,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,270 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2019 103,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4/5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,306 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 78,270 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 72,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,773 miles

all four(4) tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,714 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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P12 NUN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P12 NUN, 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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P12 NUN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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