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983 CMO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,826 mi
Last recorded151,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration983 CMO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 151,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,460 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,612 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)

parking brake readings low

Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,205 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,071 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,711 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,641 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 57,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,365 miles

Both sides front brake pads 90% worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 34,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both sides front brake pads 90% worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 24,585 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 24,447 miles

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

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

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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983 CMO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 983 CMO, 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 983 CMO registered?

983 CMO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is 983 CMO safe to buy?

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