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RA06 UZR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,600 mi
Last recorded138,600 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 138,600 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 137,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 133,350 miles

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2021 128,919 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 123,589 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 123,589 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 119,572 miles

brake wear indicators light on

Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,366 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 118,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 110,447 miles

under trays ,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 30 Nov 2015 106,863 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 106,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 95,881 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,512 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,531 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 44,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,539 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,565 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 UZR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZR, 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 RA06 UZR registered?

RA06 UZR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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