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2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,089 mi
Last recorded168,089 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 BWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 168,089 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre support mount torn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 168,081 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb insecurely fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre support mount torn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 166,262 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 166,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 152,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 152,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 147,260 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 147,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 145,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 144,353 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 143,208 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,997 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)

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2013 116,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,455 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,168 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,716 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,072 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 29,072 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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BP55 BWP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP55 BWP, 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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BP55 BWP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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