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DY06 ZVA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,958 mi
Last recorded112,958 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ZVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 112,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill/underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2023 112,957 miles

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

sill/underbody covers fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 105,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 105,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 95,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 92,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 90,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,654 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,017 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 83,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 77,130 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 71,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,712 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,670 miles

all rear seats have been folded down

oil leak ?

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,202 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,183 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,941 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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DY06 ZVA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY06 ZVA, 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 DY06 ZVA registered?

DY06 ZVA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is DY06 ZVA safe to buy?

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