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AV06 TYP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 154,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 154,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 131,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 129,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 129,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,856 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 122,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,609 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,406 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted offside rear

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some engine bay and underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,112 miles

All tyres heavilly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,775 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,390 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 TYP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TYP, 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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AV06 TYP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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