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SY06 XVS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 XVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear shock absorber covers adrift

Fail 1 Apr 2025 106,704 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split no longer prevents the ingres of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Fail 19 Mar 2024 101,775 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,287 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,266 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shock absorbers covers adrift

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Fail 7 Feb 2022 92,711 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking in stalk (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,041 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 23 Feb 2021 86,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split no longer preventing ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

offside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,997 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fading (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn out (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fading (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fading (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,793 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,820 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,838 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,998 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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SY06 XVS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SY06 XVS, 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 SY06 XVS registered?

SY06 XVS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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