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DS54 MUM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,320 mi
Last recorded193,320 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 MUM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 193,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 184,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2022 168,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 159,514 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 152,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 142,377 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 131,800 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn And Front Brake Pads Getting Low

Under-trays And Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,857 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2016 123,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,394 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,517 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 116,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 114,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2013 97,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,491 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,785 miles

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

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

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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DS54 MUM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DS54 MUM, 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 DS54 MUM registered?

DS54 MUM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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