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AJ06 VPM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,703 mi
Last recorded112,703 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VPM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,625 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 96,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,497 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 82,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,571 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,456 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 54,474 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,508 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 41,508 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,972 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,896 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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AJ06 VPM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ06 VPM, 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 AJ06 VPM registered?

AJ06 VPM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AJ06 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 VPM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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