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S888 FBT

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,728 mi
Last recorded124,728 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 FBT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 124,728 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 117,797 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 109,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 103,773 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,457 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,309 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,974 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 64,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

wheel alignment

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,802 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,802 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 56,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,729 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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S888 FBT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S888 FBT, 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 S888 FBT registered?

S888 FBT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is S888 FBT safe to buy?

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