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BF06 ZBN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,646 mi
Last recorded157,646 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 ZBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 157,646 miles

4x4 light on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 157,301 miles

Brake performance not tested due to car having no mot and under inflated tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe to cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing plate reads BF06ZBN should read BF06 ZBN (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing plate reads BF06ZBN should read BF06 ZBN (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4x4 light on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and TPMS light on (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,461 miles

Nearside Outer stop light not working

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine,side sill and under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2018 122,461 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Outer stop light not working

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine,side sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,931 miles

side sill covers fitted

wipers lightly smearing screen

Fail 6 Oct 2017 107,931 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

side sill covers fitted

wipers lightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

efficiency - 17% park brake only just met the minimum requirements of 16%

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wipers smeary recommend replace

Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

efficiency - 17% park brake only just met the minimum requirements of 16%

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wipers smeary recommend replace

Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,957 miles

child seats fitted to ns & os rear

Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,923 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

near font tyre groves slight crackes

near side /off side rear tyres grove slight crackes

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,923 miles

near font tyre groves slight crackes

near side /off side rear tyres grove slight crackes

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,066 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 May 2012 61,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 27 May 2011 55,538 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 55,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,116 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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BF06 ZBN 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 70%.

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 BF06 ZBN, 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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BF06 ZBN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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