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DN06 BFA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,299 mi
Last recorded82,299 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 BFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,299 miles

wipers poor

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,792 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,230 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,102 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,253 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 54,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,489 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 49,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 39,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge showing heavy wear.

Pass 30 Aug 2010 39,220 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge showing heavy wear.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,746 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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DN06 BFA 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 DN06 BFA, 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 DN06 BFA registered?

DN06 BFA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is DN06 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN06 BFA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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