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RE06 AUK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,448 mi
Last recorded125,448 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 AUK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 125,448 miles

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

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

front wiper linkages badly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2024 120,675 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 120,675 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,677 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 114,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,359 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,106 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 87,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 82,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 82,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 79,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 75,223 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 27 May 2016 718,615 miles

Nearside Rear child seats fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted adult seat belts not tested

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2016 71,614 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear child seats fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted adult seat belts not tested

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,026 miles

(both rear) tyres worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiper blades deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 May 2014 62,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 56,013 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 56,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 6 May 2011 44,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on outer & inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,802 miles

front & rear plates starting to deterioate

Pass 11 May 2009 28,006 miles

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

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

both sides rear tyres have very deep cuts in treads and inner edges are devoid of tread.

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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RE06 AUK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE06 AUK, 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 RE06 AUK registered?

RE06 AUK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is RE06 AUK safe to buy?

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