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EO06 DFY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,035 mi
Last recorded117,035 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 DFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 117,035 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,846 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 110,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,742 miles

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

oil leak[s].

Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,142 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 101,197 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 101,197 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 95,074 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 86,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,174 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2014 63,329 miles

Emmisions too low to read on equipment

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,943 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2012 52,350 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres are worn on edges

plastic sill covers and large plastic floor cover covering testable items

rear tyres are worn close to tread bars and have long cracks in the tread area

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,710 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,070 miles

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

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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EO06 DFY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EO06 DFY, 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 EO06 DFY registered?

EO06 DFY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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