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R77 DKM

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

210,210 mi
Last recorded210,210 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 DKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 210,210 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 209,914 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 200,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 188,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 179,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 171,908 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 171,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 167,003 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 166,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 160,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 152,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 140,658 miles

has a sat nav in the window

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 127,927 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 115,014 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,549 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 103,549 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,491 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2012 90,491 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,928 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,623 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,073 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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R77 DKM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R77 DKM, 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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R77 DKM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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