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T123 AET

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,543 mi
Last recorded112,543 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 AET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 112,543 miles

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Fail 28 Jan 2026 112,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2024 103,573 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2023 101,360 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,917 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 84,072 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 84,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bump stop missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bump stop missing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,930 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers both insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,917 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 44,917 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 34,075 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,391 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,096 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,784 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 14,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 13,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 13,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,007 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,176 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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T123 AET is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T123 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T123 AET registered?

T123 AET is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is T123 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for T123 AET shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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