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RO06 HVW

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,585 mi
Last recorded166,585 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 HVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 166,585 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 163,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 158,018 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 158,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING GAITER DETACHED (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 153,144 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 153,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 149,296 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 149,296 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 145,957 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 145,957 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 142,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 136,339 miles

Offside Front wiper arm catching bonnet

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,339 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm catching bonnet

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 129,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,268 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 121,268 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 115,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,619 miles

under body trays fitted obscuring parts

under bonnet trays fitted obscuring parts

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,831 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,992 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,674 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 HVW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

RO06 HVW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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