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PY06 EWW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,449 mi
Last recorded191,449 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 EWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 191,449 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 191,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall / cut, damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge/ perish, advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge / deep cut all way round advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 185,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 185,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 178,134 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 178,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre monitor light on

Pass 14 May 2022 165,173 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 158,725 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 145,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 145,191 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 125,723 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 125,458 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 113,745 miles

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 May 2017 101,248 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,717 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,248 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,034 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,971 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 37,971 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009

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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PY06 EWW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PY06 EWW, 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 PY06 EWW registered?

PY06 EWW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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