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CU06 JVA

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,622 mi
Last recorded246,622 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 JVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 246,622 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Front shock absorbers have no damping effect

Fail 17 Sep 2016 246,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor linkage broken (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Front shock absorbers have no damping effect

Pass 17 Sep 2015 214,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front shocks poor damping

o/s front tubeless valve perished

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

trays and covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2015 214,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s front tubeless valve perished

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

trays and covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2014 108,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2014 180,203 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 147,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 147,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,923 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,679 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,010 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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CU06 JVA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU06 JVA, 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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CU06 JVA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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