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ET06 SZZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,901 mi
Last recorded151,901 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 SZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 151,901 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 150,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 146,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 143,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 134,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 123,629 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,637 miles

Emissions too low to be recorded.

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 111,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Emissions too low to be recorded.

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 25 Jul 2012 99,517 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,480 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,834 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)

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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ET06 SZZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET06 SZZ, 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 ET06 SZZ registered?

ET06 SZZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is ET06 SZZ safe to buy?

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