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RA06 UFK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,950 mi
Last recorded134,950 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 UFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 134,950 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 134,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 127,606 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 122,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,021 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 114,172 miles

tyres starting to crack .

Pass 20 Nov 2020 111,433 miles

brake pipe staring to corrode

Pass 22 May 2019 105,487 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 105,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 102,132 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,125 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 91,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,117 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,036 miles

Nearside front tyre showing signs of fatique (cracking)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,364 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,934 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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RA06 UFK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 RA06 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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