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AF06 ZXR

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,591 mi
Last recorded146,591 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 ZXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 146,591 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Damage to windscreen outside swept area larger than 40mm but not likely to affect driver's view.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 146,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 133,796 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 116,157 miles

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

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads are worn more on nearside

WARNING: Both front road tyres are worn bald on inside

Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 99,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,036 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,656 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 53,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 53,224 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 41,587 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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AF06 ZXR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF06 ZXR, 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 AF06 ZXR registered?

AF06 ZXR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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