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AV06 FFJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,856 mi
Last recorded116,856 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 FFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 116,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,731 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 109,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,312 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019
Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,935 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,520 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 80,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,149 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,466 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Brake pad indicator light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,261 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,044 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,823 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 FFJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FFJ, 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 AV06 FFJ registered?

AV06 FFJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is AV06 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 FFJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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