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AT55 BAT

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,141 mi
Last recorded147,141 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT55 BAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 147,141 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 147,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 137,682 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge allfour worn n shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,844 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 100,415 miles

Hand brake efficiency 17%.

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer wall.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 100,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hand brake efficiency 17%.

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer wall.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,923 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 75,908 miles

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 64,032 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 53,517 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,486 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 39,486 miles

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

Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 34,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,271 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,424 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,169 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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AT55 BAT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AT55 BAT, 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 AT55 BAT registered?

AT55 BAT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is AT55 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT55 BAT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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