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RE06 NCV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

155,601 mi
Last recorded155,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 NCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 155,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 150,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 134,647 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 126,072 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 126,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,003 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 104,804 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 98,522 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 98,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,266 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 95,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated split (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb wrong locate (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Rear washer jet not working

under-tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,529 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 90,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,166 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,165 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,220 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 78,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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 19 Dec 2013 73,247 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 73,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,262 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,982 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 58,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,730 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 16,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s headlamp leveller inoperative.

Pass 25 Aug 2008 16,100 miles

o/s headlamp leveller inoperative.

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 NCV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NCV, 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 RE06 NCV registered?

RE06 NCV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is RE06 NCV safe to buy?

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