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P333 ENE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 ENE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 118,240 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 118,234 miles

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 104,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 98,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

Fail 14 Aug 2021 98,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

Fail 8 Aug 2021 98,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge steel cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 97,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,337 miles

Cover missing for Nearside number plate light

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Slight flickering in both Rear side lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 87,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Cover missing for Nearside number plate light

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight flickering in both Rear side lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,540 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,862 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,205 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 74,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction controle (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake warning light is ON,

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,251 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,696 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outside egde

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside egde

Pass 7 Dec 2013 54,739 miles

movement o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

non standard wheels & tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,050 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 30,584 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 30,584 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,402 miles

rear number plate cracked

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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P333 ENE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P333 ENE, 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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P333 ENE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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