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DC06 FVO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,872 mi
Last recorded164,872 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 FVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 164,872 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 164,872 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 158,018 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

minor engine oil leak

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 149,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 144,079 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 135,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,883 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 121,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,180 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 99,415 miles

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,877 miles

sills covered

Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,275 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 60,753 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f tyre has a small cut to cords on tread.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,575 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a small cut to cords on tread.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,707 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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DC06 FVO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DC06 FVO, 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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DC06 FVO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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