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RF06 UPS

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,620 mi
Last recorded128,620 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 UPS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 128,619 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 121,386 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 121,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,130 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 115,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT-MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT-MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,571 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,165 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2021 94,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,992 miles

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

Handbrake high

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,051 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 78,920 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 75,112 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2016 71,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,627 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)

Pass 22 May 2014 63,813 miles

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

wiper blades beginning to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2013 59,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 49,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 40,044 miles

Engine under shield loose.

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

Fail 26 May 2011 40,038 miles

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

Engine under shield loose.

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

Pass 27 May 2010 31,986 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)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 25,774 miles

near side rear tyre has cut in tread within limit

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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RF06 UPS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RF06 UPS, 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 RF06 UPS registered?

RF06 UPS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is RF06 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 UPS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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