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AK06 EKA

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 120,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 120,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 116,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 112,730 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 108,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both replaced. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,913 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres badly perished and has small cuts in the tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,712 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,839 miles

emissions to clean for a reading

Pass 2 Dec 2016 79,000 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 20 May 2015 69,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 64,221 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 58,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 58,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 49,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,007 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 34,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,819 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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AK06 EKA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK06 EKA, 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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AK06 EKA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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