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DU06 AYL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,505 mi
Last recorded153,505 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 AYL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 153,505 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 153,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,288 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 147,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 144,512 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 144,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 136,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 136,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 125,126 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 118,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,692 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front feathering on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 108,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front feathering on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,541 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 95,541 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,540 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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DU06 AYL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU06 AYL, 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 DU06 AYL registered?

DU06 AYL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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