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SU06 EUP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,047 mi
Last recorded111,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 EUP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 111,047 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front prop missing

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

brake system warning light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2025 110,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front prop missing

brake system warning light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2024 109,611 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front prop missing at time of test

heat shields loose

Fail 20 Jun 2024 109,599 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified top side welded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front prop missing at time of test

heat shields loose

Fail 5 Jun 2024 109,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK EXCESSIVE

REAR PROP SHAFT REMOVED

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 108,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 25 May 2023 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 107,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,205 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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 31 Jul 2018 89,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,759 miles

slight movement in front suspension arms

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,265 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 61,214 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,923 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside plastic sill damaged

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2010 24,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,611 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 20,610 miles

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

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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SU06 EUP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SU06 EUP, 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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SU06 EUP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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