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BL06 MDX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,051 mi
Last recorded125,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 MDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper retaining clip ( spring ) missing

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly has just only passed require adjustment (1.3.1 (c))

Offside body damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 125,011 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper retaining clip ( spring ) missing

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly has just only passed require adjustment (1.3.1 (c))

Offside body damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,386 miles

Central Front windscreen has a stone chip

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 118,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front windscreen has a stone chip

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 116,982 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 116,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,385 miles

advise small chips on screen

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,450 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 89,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,127 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 82,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 73,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 60,563 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,509 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,521 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Jun 2011 45,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,454 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight tear n/s wiper

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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BL06 MDX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BL06 MDX, 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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BL06 MDX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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