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R66 PSB

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,753 mi
Last recorded61,753 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 PSB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 61,753 miles

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,516 miles

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

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

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2024 61,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,469 miles

all four tyres sidewalls perished and cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,492 miles

surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,008 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED

Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,167 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,740 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Oct 2017 55,453 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,711 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,263 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,049 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,161 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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R66 PSB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R66 PSB, 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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What year was R66 PSB registered?

R66 PSB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is R66 PSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R66 PSB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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