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AE55 ZGW

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,905 mi
Last recorded68,905 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,905 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 63,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,800 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,250 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,945 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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AE55 ZGW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE55 ZGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 ZGW registered?

AE55 ZGW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE55 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 ZGW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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