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AV06 FFA

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,206 mi
Last recorded167,206 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 FFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 167,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 159,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 155,787 miles

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)

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 152,754 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 140,353 miles

Undertray, floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 130,362 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 130,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,146 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 123,116 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 111,837 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2012 98,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,877 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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AV06 FFA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV06 FFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV06 FFA registered?

AV06 FFA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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