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AP06 BBZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,300 mi
Last recorded76,300 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 BBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 76,300 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,890 miles

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

Rear exhaust box split at box/pipe seam

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,597 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Fail 30 Jul 2014 48,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,798 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nail in n/side rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nail in n/side rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,992 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,703 miles

advise battery

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,536 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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AP06 BBZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP06 BBZ, 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 AP06 BBZ registered?

AP06 BBZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is AP06 BBZ safe to buy?

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