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X3 NNN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,404 mi
Last recorded131,404 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,404 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 14 Apr 2025 129,825 miles

Under body corrosion

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 129,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side /cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

park brake just passed time of test

rear brake disc corroded

tpms lamp on

Fail 1 Sep 2023 129,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 127,327 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under-side of vehicle (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.3mm also tyre is perished and worn on inner edge 235/50/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm also tyre is perished and worn on inner edge 235/50/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 126,628 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 235/50r18 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 126,275 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 235/50r18 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 125,635 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 125,633 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 121,771 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2016 116,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,667 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,951 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,146 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

Rear wiper arm broken

Fail 18 Sep 2009 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Airbag light on

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

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

Rear wiper arm broken

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 NNN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NNN, 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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X3 NNN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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