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BN06 ARU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,259 mi
Last recorded151,259 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ARU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 151,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 144,903 miles

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

parking brake limits only just met at 16%...

Pass 9 Jul 2020 139,585 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 129,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 121,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b damage but been filled (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 121,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,406 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 64,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,535 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,844 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 46,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 19 Oct 2010 36,918 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,045 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 33,034 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BN06 ARU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN06 ARU, 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 BN06 ARU registered?

BN06 ARU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is BN06 ARU safe to buy?

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