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CU06 SFX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,197 mi
Last recorded152,197 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 SFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 152,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 144,048 miles

Wiper arm mechanism has play in it, so it is catching the bonnet on return

Pass 27 Feb 2018 136,004 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2017 129,484 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 129,484 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 129,401 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 122,264 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,633 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 108,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,935 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,830 miles

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

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 SFX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFX, 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 CU06 SFX registered?

CU06 SFX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is CU06 SFX safe to buy?

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