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AU06 WOX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,192 mi
Last recorded116,192 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 WOX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 116,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,398 miles

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

emissions not tested - visual inspection ok

engine covers fitted

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 98,398 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

emissions not tested - visual inspection ok

engine covers fitted

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,049 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,396 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 86,379 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing stocks coverd over (5.1.1)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 77,253 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 70,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 61,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,649 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,743 miles

Front brake discs pitted around inner edge & lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre cut in tread not to cords (235/55/17H) pirelli

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 May 2011 42,743 miles

Front brake discs pitted around inner edge & lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre cut in tread not to cords (235/55/17H) pirelli

Rear brake pads wearing low

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2010 35,493 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 35,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,693 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 WOX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AU06 WOX, 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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AU06 WOX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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