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VX06 NWP

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,876 mi
Last recorded121,876 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 NWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 121,876 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 121,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,003 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 118,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 116,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring not correctly located in macpherson strut lower cup

Offside Front Lower coil spring not correctly located in macpherson strut lower cup

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 116,217 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer fractured off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower coil spring not correctly located in macpherson strut lower cup

Offside Front Lower coil spring not correctly located in macpherson strut lower cup

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not correctly located in strut lower cup

Offside Front coil spring not correctly located in strut lower cup

Fail 19 Aug 2022 113,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring not correctly located in strut lower cup

Offside Front coil spring not correctly located in strut lower cup

Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,249 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 107,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 93,196 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,991 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,923 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 24,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,463 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,646 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,247 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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VX06 NWP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX06 NWP, 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 VX06 NWP registered?

VX06 NWP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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