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BV06 OAY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,376 mi
Last recorded184,376 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 184,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 178,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 173,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 168,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 161,581 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 156,007 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 144,291 miles

o/s/f indicator lens scratched

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in all brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,579 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,791 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 120,790 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 109,926 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 97,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 97,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,302 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,536 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2009 59,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,385 miles

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

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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BV06 OAY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV06 OAY, 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 BV06 OAY registered?

BV06 OAY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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