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CV06 LVE

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,879 mi
Last recorded140,879 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 LVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 140,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 122,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020
Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 116,004 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 110,172 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking throughout

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,472 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 95,617 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in windshield not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,750 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 79,750 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions so clean unable to get a reading

front tyre wear is uneven

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,802 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 62,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2009 54,449 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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CV06 LVE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV06 LVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV06 LVE registered?

CV06 LVE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is CV06 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV06 LVE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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