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SK06 NZB

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

135,463 mi
Last recorded135,463 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 NZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 135,463 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,806 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 130,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,521 miles

Very rusty under body plus rear subframe heavily corroded

dual mass flywheel knocking

o/s/r road spring heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,285 miles

o/s/r spring rusty condition

rusty under body

Fail 25 Jan 2022 127,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

central brake light only working 50%

o/s/r spring rusty condition

rusty under body

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,516 miles

o/s/f cv boot starting to crack

rusty rear subframe

steering rack inner joints slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2019 122,892 miles

2 front tyres wearing low on tread

hand brake leaver close to reserve travel

Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,878 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 117,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,514 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 113,514 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front cv boots are perished

Pass 22 Jul 2014 103,459 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 97,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,647 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,080 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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SK06 NZB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SK06 NZB, 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 SK06 NZB registered?

SK06 NZB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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