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SN06 GPS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,686 mi
Last recorded113,686 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 GPS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 113,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 104,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 104,954 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 96,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 May 2022 88,599 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 80,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 75,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 68,998 miles

h/brake poor 16%

Fail 23 May 2019 68,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

h/brake poor 16%

Pass 23 May 2018 62,089 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56,680 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 56,680 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 50,846 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2013 37,371 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 37,369 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 35,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,568 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,447 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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SN06 GPS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SN06 GPS, 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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SN06 GPS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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