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DX06 ZVP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,313 mi
Last recorded149,313 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 ZVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 145,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 145,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 141,098 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,811 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 136,811 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 125,883 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 125,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 118,458 miles

front top spring mounts corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2017 118,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked rear brake pads low (3.1.6a)

front top spring mounts corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,214 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 106,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,561 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dual mass flywheel noisy

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm tread

Fail 7 Oct 2014 103,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dual mass flywheel noisy

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm tread

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,608 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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DX06 ZVP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX06 ZVP, 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 DX06 ZVP registered?

DX06 ZVP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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