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S99 MBM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 MBM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,175 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 105,567 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 104,484 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,003 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,548 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,321 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,945 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,945 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,933 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,788 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 80,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 73,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 73,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Mar 2012 67,218 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,027 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 40,966 miles

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

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

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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S99 MBM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S99 MBM, 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 S99 MBM registered?

S99 MBM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is S99 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 MBM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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