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R3 RLF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,603 mi
Last recorded63,603 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RLF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 63,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,664 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 59,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,385 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 52,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,688 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 48,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,881 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,052 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 27,032 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 18,032 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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R3 RLF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R3 RLF, 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 R3 RLF registered?

R3 RLF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is R3 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 RLF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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