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CA06 BJV

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,734 mi
Last recorded106,734 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 BJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 106,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,908 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,748 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,164 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 73,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 67,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,107 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 63,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 52,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 42,192 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking check/adjust)

Rear No. plate discoloured

Fail 24 May 2011 42,192 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking check/adjust)

Front + Rear wipers smear

Front No. plate cracked // Rear No. plate discoloured

Rear brake pads worn low (Advise strip and inspect)

Pass 25 May 2010 32,671 miles

both rear tyres low tread

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders and on limit // cut in outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 25,373 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

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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CA06 BJV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA06 BJV, 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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CA06 BJV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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