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CN06 SOE

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,977 mi
Last recorded172,977 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 SOE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 172,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 165,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 158,065 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 158,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 149,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 143,585 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 139,609 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 131,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 131,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm at test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm at test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mmat test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 112,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm at test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm at test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm at test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mmat test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,284 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 96,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 78,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,141 miles

emmisions to low to register

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,140 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,089 miles

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged and cracking

child seat fitted n/s/r seat

Fail 4 Mar 2010 30,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,304 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear coil springs unable to check fully

outer sills covers fitted

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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CN06 SOE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN06 SOE, 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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CN06 SOE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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