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SH06 URB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,522 mi
Last recorded117,522 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 URB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 117,522 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 117,424 miles

Emissions unable to be completed WHITE SMOKE (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 105,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn center of tyre.....2355517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2025 105,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn center of tyre.....2355517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 84,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,507 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,671 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,174 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,525 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,728 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 46,724 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,474 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 43,474 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cracked at numbers (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 38,109 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,606 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,193 miles

ADVISE FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,007 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 24,005 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 19,811 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,712 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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SH06 URB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SH06 URB, 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 SH06 URB registered?

SH06 URB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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