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AV06 MWP

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,117 mi
Last recorded65,117 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 MWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,117 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 65,117 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,054 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 63,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,574 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 61,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 60,897 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 60,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,765 miles

oil around engine

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,148 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,429 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,939 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 MWP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV06 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

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

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