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S24 HDU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,198 mi
Last recorded183,198 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 HDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 183,198 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 183,198 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 176,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 176,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

wipers not cleaning windscreen arms bent

Fail 20 Jul 2024 176,629 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arms bent not in contact with windscreen, wiper blades insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose has slight age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose has slight age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread is worn low, advise replacement AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 162,056 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 151,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 139,036 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 127,661 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))

Pass 31 May 2019 119,319 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 119,317 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,089 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,740 miles

Engine Light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,871 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Jan 2013 63,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,724 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 56,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,527 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S24 HDU 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 69.6%.

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 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 S24 HDU, 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 S24 HDU registered?

S24 HDU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is S24 HDU safe to buy?

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