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PY06 OAW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

265,299 mi
Last recorded265,299 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 OAW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 265,299 miles

both front bottom arm front bushes worn

near side front brake has slight bind

park brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 21 Mar 2024 263,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 256,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 248,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 242,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 236,978 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 230,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 223,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 211,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 198,388 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak dripping on to lower engine cover ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 198,388 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak dripping on to lower engine cover ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 180,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak leaking onto lower engine undertrays

Pass 28 Jul 2014 159,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 135,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,364 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 81,363 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,705 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,705 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,411 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,411 miles

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

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 OAW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PY06 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

PY06 OAW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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