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S5 OEE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

154,983 mi
Last recorded154,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 OEE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 154,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 150,393 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 139,734 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 133,926 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 129,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,128 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,400 miles

Rear both tyres 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,332 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 104,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,431 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,653 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,052 miles

n/s front brake disc slight worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,174 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)

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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S5 OEE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 S5 OEE, 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 S5 OEE registered?

S5 OEE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is S5 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 OEE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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