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BK06 AYJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,037 mi
Last recorded151,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 AYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 151,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ??- LOADS OF GREASE @ HUB AREA??. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

PB EFFIENCY PODOT--NEEDS ATTENTION??--

PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,((1,83)) 235/55/17 x 4,,15 yr old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR & OSR ????????????????????? (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'A AND ALL SA;S HSC=SUS ARMS PLASTICS etc etc,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 151,036 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

((1.83)) 235/55/17 x 4,,PLASTICS X 3 etc

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA'S VHSC-PLASTIC COVERS SUS ARMS etc,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 142,489 miles

Both rear upper shock covers are loose.

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 142,489 miles

Both rear upper shock covers are loose.

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 141,434 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear upper shock absorber covers are loose.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 1 May 2018 134,986 miles

Both rear upper shock covers are loose.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 124,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,524 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,745 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,234 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,650 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,289 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BK06 AYJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK06 AYJ, 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 BK06 AYJ registered?

BK06 AYJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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