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SN06 GRW

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,413 mi
Last recorded98,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 GRW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 98,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,893 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,973 miles

Rear disc faces surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight kerb damage

Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,452 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 89,452 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brake discs fluctuating/warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,970 miles

all discs slight corrosion on faces

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,778 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,523 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,121 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,121 miles

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

both offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths low, 2mm, perished and split between the treads,advise renewal (255/45x18 Dunlop sp sport 01)

nearside front tyre slightly low approx 3-4mm and wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,684 miles

front and rear inner brake pads low in carriers approx 3-4mm

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,171 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 GRW 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 SN06 GRW, 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 SN06 GRW registered?

SN06 GRW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is SN06 GRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN06 GRW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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