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A573 GAP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,845 mi
Last recorded129,845 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA573 GAP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,845 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,188 miles

Rear suspension worn

under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2023 122,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 122,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,957 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,957 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 112,441 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 105,394 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 97,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,999 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,947 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,583 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 53,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,176 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,067 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,245 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,120 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,123 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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A573 GAP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A573 GAP, 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 A573 GAP registered?

A573 GAP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is A573 GAP safe to buy?

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