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SP06 NBM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,338 mi
Last recorded85,338 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 NBM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,701 miles

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

exhaust backbox heat shield loose

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 81,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,538 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,786 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,198 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,684 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,230 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 60,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,527 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,547 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,929 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,096 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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SP06 NBM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP06 NBM, 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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SP06 NBM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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