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X30 MWL

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,646 mi
Last recorded147,646 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 MWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 147,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing from calliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 140,665 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 136,917 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 134,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake wear indicator not in correct position

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 130,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 130,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,348 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 118,590 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 114,147 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 114,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 109,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 107,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 96,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,911 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,696 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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X30 MWL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X30 MWL, 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 X30 MWL registered?

X30 MWL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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