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VX06 PBY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

157,656 mi
Last recorded157,656 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 157,656 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 147,780 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 142,126 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 142,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 127,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,480 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 107,461 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 98,164 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 98,158 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,881 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,726 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,597 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,696 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,961 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 42,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,297 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 PBY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 VX06 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

VX06 PBY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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