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PG06 XLK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 XLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 121,654 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 113,794 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 113,794 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,155 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 110,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,496 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 99,493 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,000 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 83,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 70,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as a cut on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2013 58,319 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,553 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions to lean to be detected

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,063 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)

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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PG06 XLK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PG06 XLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG06 XLK registered?

PG06 XLK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is PG06 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG06 XLK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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