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AJ06 VSE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,481 mi
Last recorded131,481 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 131,481 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 116,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

zero emmision

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

zero emmision

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,136 miles

2 x nails in offside rear tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 53,643 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 53,586 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,262 miles

front wipers leave some lines while wiping

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 VSE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ06 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

AJ06 VSE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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