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ST06 AVY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,870 mi
Last recorded186,870 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 AVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 186,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 175,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 175,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 165,461 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 156,326 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 156,326 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 148,548 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,895 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,349 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,275 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,489 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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,156 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,259 miles

offside brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,449 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 35,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,596 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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ST06 AVY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST06 AVY, 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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ST06 AVY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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