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CA06 UXP

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,871 mi
Last recorded145,871 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 UXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 145,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,069 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 134,041 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 131,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on lower subframe and suspension parts

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,204 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on suspension components on under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,124 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 126,124 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,700 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,461 miles

Engine covers, Sill covers, undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,044 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 117,032 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 112,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,187 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,574 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 106,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,891 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe. Nearside rear, inner, side lamp bulb, poor light.Rear screen washer inop.Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm and punctured. Offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,329 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 57,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,220 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 34,218 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear 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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CA06 UXP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UXP, 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 CA06 UXP registered?

CA06 UXP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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