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XO03 FLY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,159 mi
Last recorded153,159 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO03 FLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 153,159 miles

front and rear brake discs covered with surface rust

Pass 3 Jan 2024 153,156 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 152,960 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 148,064 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 21 Dec 2020 148,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 140,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 140,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,775 miles

n/s/r outer c.v.boot damp

Fail 6 Sep 2016 128,195 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

n/s/r outer c.v.boot damp

Pass 10 Sep 2015 123,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,706 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 100,927 miles

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

emissions too clean to prodce reading

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2012 100,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

emissions too clean to prodce reading

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 79,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,976 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 62,976 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,054 miles

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

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

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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XO03 FLY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XO03 FLY, 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 XO03 FLY registered?

XO03 FLY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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