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X3 PBT

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,459 mi
Last recorded167,459 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 PBT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 167,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 161,613 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 161,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure badly corroded & shoes insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 155,177 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BACK PLATES CORRODED BADLY

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 155,175 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BACK PLATES CORRODED BADLY

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 149,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear discs back plate corroded badly

Pass 25 Aug 2022 144,502 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,511 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s front wheel binding

Fail 27 Aug 2020 131,462 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s front wheel binding

Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,748 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,537 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,279 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,698 miles

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

bonnet release inop bonnet opened from underside

front wheel bearing noise

Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,662 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 72,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,735 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,729 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,322 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 PBT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 X3 PBT, 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 PBT registered?

X3 PBT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is X3 PBT safe to buy?

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