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BV06 ZVL

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,051 mi
Last recorded131,051 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 131,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 123,728 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,128 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 112,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished , cracking and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,632 miles

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

oilleak

Pass 17 Dec 2017 105,564 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 100,985 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,266 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,956 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,204 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,934 miles

Child seat fitted to Offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,934 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted to Offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,723 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2011 66,652 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,920 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 57,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,921 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 ZVL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV06 ZVL, 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 ZVL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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