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RO06 GZF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,926 mi
Last recorded125,926 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 GZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 125,926 miles

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

service brake pedal travel requires service / adjustment

tpms lamp on

Fail 18 Aug 2025 125,926 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

service brake pedal travel requires service / adjustment

tpms lamp on

Pass 5 Aug 2024 120,234 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,447 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))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 104,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,777 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 100,777 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,347 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,119 miles

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

slight damage to nsf tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2015 63,088 miles

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

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

slight damage to nsf tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,164 miles

slight damage and perishing to nsf tyre on outer wall

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,404 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,598 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,503 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,935 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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RO06 GZF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RO06 GZF, 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 RO06 GZF registered?

RO06 GZF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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