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SL06 FVH

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,654 mi
Last recorded116,654 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 FVH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 116,654 miles

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

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

corrosion underside and on various parts

Fail 31 Aug 2026 116,643 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

corrosion underside and on various parts

Pass 1 Sep 2025 113,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,766 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,247 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 105,192 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 102,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 98,287 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 strut mount slightly worn

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked around sidewall

Fail 9 May 2017 98,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad lining has come away (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking close to fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 strut mount slightly worn

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 93,661 miles

All tyres perished

Fluid leak at front end

Fail 11 May 2016 93,661 miles

Offside Rear Outer Braking system leaking Brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

All tyres perished

Brake test not carried out because of leak

Fluid leak at front end

Pass 12 May 2015 86,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

Pass 9 May 2014 79,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

Pass 10 May 2013 70,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 61,540 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,171 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 49,120 miles

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

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

all tyres have slight cracks on inner sidewall and are hard wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,105 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 28,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SL06 FVH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SL06 FVH, 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 SL06 FVH registered?

SL06 FVH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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