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DU06 AZB

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,866 mi
Last recorded131,866 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 AZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 131,866 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,760 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 115,760 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,252 miles

Washers weak

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,608 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 87,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,633 miles

Rear both sides - child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,427 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,183 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,069 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,262 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 48,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 45,329 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 45,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 39,391 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,215 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,203 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 AZB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AZB, 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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DU06 AZB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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