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T16 GPM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,543 mi
Last recorded166,543 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 GPM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 166,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 148,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 148,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 146,479 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 146,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 144,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 141,916 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 141,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 139,443 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 127,903 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,120 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 112,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,353 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,150 miles

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

Offside front and nearside rear Tyres wearing low on inner treads.

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 70,568 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 60,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,578 miles

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

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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T16 GPM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T16 GPM, 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 T16 GPM registered?

T16 GPM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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