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RA06 GUD

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 GUD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 104,308 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 104,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 94,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 89,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi poor

Pass 8 Sep 2023 88,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,046 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,981 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 74,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,317 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,315 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,429 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,429 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washer fluid too low (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no emissiun smoke detected

Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 36,205 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,205 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,994 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,181 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 24,181 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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RA06 GUD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA06 GUD, 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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RA06 GUD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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