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B8 PFJ

2006 BMW X3

Pink Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,127 mi
Last recorded145,127 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 145,127 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Fail 5 Sep 2024 145,127 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Pass 12 Apr 2023 144,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 143,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 140,920 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 140,914 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2019 115,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 101,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,371 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wiper arm touching the bonnet when operated.

Offside Rear brake is screeching.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slightly too much engine oil.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 95,371 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wiper arm touching the bonnet when operated.

Offside Rear brake is screeching.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slightly too much engine oil.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,305 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 85,485 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,417 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,836 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,053 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,362 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,981 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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B8 PFJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Pink 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 B8 PFJ, 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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B8 PFJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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