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X3 SBL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,997 mi
Last recorded142,997 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 142,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 142,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 139,372 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 136,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,939 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 128,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,576 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 122,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,149 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 112,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 105,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,348 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,583 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 88,131 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 88,131 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,794 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 12 Jan 2011 53,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake warning light on

n/s/r brake disc slightly grooved

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 12 Jan 2011 53,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake warning light on

n/s/r brake disc slightly grooved

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 27 Jan 2010 39,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SBL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SBL, 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 SBL registered?

X3 SBL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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