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DF06 NFN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,244 mi
Last recorded108,244 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 NFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,244 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the under side

Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside

Fail 6 Apr 2017 108,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside

Pass 27 Feb 2016 103,744 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 71,729 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,283 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,429 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 47,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,257 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 16 Apr 2009 36,257 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on edge

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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DF06 NFN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DF06 NFN, 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 DF06 NFN registered?

DF06 NFN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is DF06 NFN safe to buy?

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