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BT06 ESU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

199,395 mi
Last recorded199,395 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ESU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 199,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 185,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 179,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 173,310 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 170,441 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 167,665 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 163,111 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 158,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 148,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 134,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 129,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 113,816 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 113,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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BT06 ESU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BT06 ESU, 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 BT06 ESU registered?

BT06 ESU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is BT06 ESU safe to buy?

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