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AO06 FHW

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FHW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 146,312 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 129,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 123,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 118,238 miles

Nearside Front side wall damage and thin edges

Nearside Front tyre thin edges

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)

engine oil low

Pass 29 Jul 2016 106,486 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,152 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 88,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,190 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,910 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,655 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight cuts in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,268 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 26,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n.s.f tyre several cuts tread area

will require geometery check when front tyre changed worn bold inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,481 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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AO06 FHW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO06 FHW, 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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AO06 FHW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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