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DSZ 9296

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,136 mi
Last recorded197,136 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 9296
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 197,136 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 197,122 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 193,327 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 185,404 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 185,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 174,604 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 167,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 152,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,944 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,332 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 101,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,274 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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DSZ 9296 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 78.6%.

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 DSZ 9296, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSZ 9296 registered?

DSZ 9296 is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is DSZ 9296 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 9296 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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