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AF55 EJA

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,579 mi
Last recorded65,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
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

RegistrationAF55 EJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,912 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,302 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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AF55 EJA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 EJA, 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 AF55 EJA registered?

AF55 EJA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AF55 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 EJA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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