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DV06 VDF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,075 mi
Last recorded93,075 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,075 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,635 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,635 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,331 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,331 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,666 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 49,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,060 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,265 miles

air Bag warning light illuminated

Fail 12 Jun 2009 35,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air Bag warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,929 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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DV06 VDF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV06 VDF, 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 DV06 VDF registered?

DV06 VDF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is DV06 VDF safe to buy?

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