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BV06 ZUC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,952 mi
Last recorded156,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZUC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 156,952 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 141,098 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 141,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 134,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 127,454 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall grooved (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 127,397 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour NSF and OSF headlight bulbs emit different colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper dust cover is also severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall grooved (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 117,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,411 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 87,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,493 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inside edges (advise 4 wheel alignment)

engine quite smokey

Fail 18 Jun 2014 82,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 tyres worn on inside edges (advise 4 wheel alignment)

engine quite smokey

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,148 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 6 Dec 2011 65,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

warning light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,217 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,601 miles

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 ZUC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV06 ZUC, 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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BV06 ZUC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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