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BJ06 VFW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 105,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,415 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,150 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2014 63,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,899 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,898 miles

diesel test ok,but not detectable.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,894 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,562 miles

no smoke detected by the diesel smoke tester

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,962 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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BJ06 VFW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ06 VFW, 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 BJ06 VFW registered?

BJ06 VFW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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