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AU06 LRE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,217 mi
Last recorded133,217 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LRE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 133,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 128,063 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 123,293 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 123,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 106,625 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,219 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,219 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,119 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,978 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,542 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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AU06 LRE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU06 LRE, 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 AU06 LRE registered?

AU06 LRE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is AU06 LRE safe to buy?

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