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X3 ACA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,479 mi
Last recorded125,479 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 ACA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 115,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,838 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 109,838 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 96,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,518 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 90,517 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Binding (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,405 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,599 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,230 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,021 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 62,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4/1.6/4mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smear

Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,927 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,787 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 46,688 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,781 miles

front discs corroded on edges

n/s/r disc corroded from inside

wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,781 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded on edges

n/s/r disc corroded from inside

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Aug 2011 31,015 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 31,015 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,580 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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X3 ACA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X3 ACA, 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 X3 ACA registered?

X3 ACA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is X3 ACA safe to buy?

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