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EA06 GSZ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,062 mi
Last recorded81,062 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 GSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2016 80,968 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 74,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 69,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,046 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,562 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,357 miles

All four tyres tread cracking slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,084 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,084 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,075 miles

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EA06 GSZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA06 GSZ, 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 EA06 GSZ registered?

EA06 GSZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is EA06 GSZ safe to buy?

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