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RK06 OLC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,410 mi
Last recorded149,410 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 OLC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 149,410 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,257 miles

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

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

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

handbrake long travel

Pass 24 Oct 2023 122,548 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges heavily worn advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,579 miles

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

tpm light on

Fail 30 Oct 2020 107,579 miles

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))

tpm light on

Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,987 miles

Slight play from front wishbone bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,589 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,152 miles

Front both front and rear discs are corroded.

Rear both front and rear discs are corroded.

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Fail 26 Oct 2017 88,152 miles

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

Front both front and rear discs are corroded.

Rear both front and rear discs are corroded.

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,592 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,757 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,328 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Front wipers poor.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,921 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,276 miles

all discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 61,651 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 61,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,729 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,891 miles

rear discs are starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,123 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 46,123 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,710 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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RK06 OLC 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 82.6%.

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 RK06 OLC, 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 RK06 OLC registered?

RK06 OLC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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