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DA961RX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

301,699 mi
Last recorded301,699 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA961RX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 301,699 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 299,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EML on

Front both sidelights being substituted by indicator bulbs

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Jul 2020 229,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 214,530 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 214,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 195,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 May 2017 176,130 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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DA961RX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA961RX, 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 DA961RX registered?

DA961RX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is DA961RX safe to buy?

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