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S27 OST

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,448 mi
Last recorded149,448 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 OST
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 149,448 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 132,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 129,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 123,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,232 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 113,228 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,457 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 74,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 57,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 39,743 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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S27 OST is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S27 OST, 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 S27 OST registered?

S27 OST is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is S27 OST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S27 OST shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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