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DA06 VTE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,820 mi
Last recorded135,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VTE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 135,820 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 125,010 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 125,008 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 12 May 2017 115,150 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 113,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid empty (8.2.3)

o/s/f fog lamp missing

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jul 2015 97,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,939 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 87,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,894 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Jan 2012 66,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,382 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 53,382 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DA06 VTE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA06 VTE, 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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DA06 VTE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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