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T25 HBT

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,854 mi
Last recorded198,854 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 HBT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 198,854 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components and back plates

Pass 9 Dec 2024 192,089 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 185,967 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 179,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 169,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 162,134 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 7 Dec 2020 162,134 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2019 152,469 miles

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2018 143,234 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 143,234 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 142,773 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv leaking grease

Fail 11 Aug 2017 142,642 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt 2 bolts missing (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Outer cv leaking grease

Pass 9 Aug 2016 135,939 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm of tread outer edge (235/55/17)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 135,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing D Bush bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm of tread outer edge (235/55/17)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 116,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 98,929 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,045 miles

both front brake discs corroded

drivers front brake binding

passanger rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,962 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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T25 HBT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 T25 HBT, 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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T25 HBT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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