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EL06 GAL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,391 mi
Last recorded55,391 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL06 GAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,391 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 55,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,920 miles

sill covers

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,087 miles

all tyres wall cracked

engine under try fitted

sill covers on both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn edges perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2013 38,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn edges perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,669 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 19,561 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 19,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EL06 GAL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EL06 GAL, 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 EL06 GAL registered?

EL06 GAL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is EL06 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL06 GAL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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