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SA06 HKW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,421 mi
Last recorded163,421 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 HKW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 163,421 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 163,418 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 156,738 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 156,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 148,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 141,365 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 137,416 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,356 miles

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

number plate lamps . Dim

Fail 28 Mar 2019 124,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

number plate lamps . Dim

Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,638 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 117,632 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,316 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Centre (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,158 miles

parking brake only just met legal requirements

Fail 13 Feb 2015 91,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,944 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,372 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 54,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,728 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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SA06 HKW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA06 HKW, 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 SA06 HKW registered?

SA06 HKW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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