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AV06 HCL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,133 mi
Last recorded161,133 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 161,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 155,936 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 155,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 147,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 138,030 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 134,153 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Sep 2018 129,244 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 124,007 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,148 miles

Nearside Rear rubber cup for road spring to body damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2016 116,148 miles

Nearside Rear rubber cup for road spring to body damaged

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 104,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 101,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,922 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 58,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 45,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,287 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,879 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 HCL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

AV06 HCL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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