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P44 TBY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,104 mi
Last recorded147,104 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 TBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 147,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 138,541 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,985 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 131,985 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers dust cover deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2022 125,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,648 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 112,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,061 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated

both headlamp covers are deteriorated

under body cover is fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 106,060 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated

both headlamp covers are deteriorated

under body cover is fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 93,114 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,744 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 72,742 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front pads below than1.5 (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noisey clutch operation (bearing/flywheel)

small cut in nearside fron tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 53,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diesel smoke test aborted due to low count emitted

Fail 30 Nov 2013 53,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

diesel smoke test aborted due to low count emitted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,379 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,848 miles

all tyres worn to approx 3mm to 3,5mm and getting low on the edges

damage to offside rear bumper at time of test

tyre size is Pirelli Scarpion str 235/55 R17 99H

Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,471 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 May 2009 22,686 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 22,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 18,029 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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P44 TBY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P44 TBY, 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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P44 TBY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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