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ST06 VTV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,930 mi
Last recorded207,930 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 VTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 207,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers & Under-Tray Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 6 Dec 2024 201,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 11 Dec 2023 197,592 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 26 Nov 2022 192,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 186,946 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 182,695 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 182,688 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 170,119 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 155,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,724 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 136,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 120,918 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 120,918 miles

registration plate incorrect Both (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,035 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,936 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,340 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,420 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,779 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,778 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 31,273 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 VTV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 VTV, 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 ST06 VTV registered?

ST06 VTV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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