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F6 EEB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 EEB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 111,510 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,250 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f one of disc guard fixing corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2019 87,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front and o/s/f one of disc guard fixing corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,827 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,422 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 86,422 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,126 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 72,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2010 31,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 23,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 23,594 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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F6 EEB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F6 EEB, 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 F6 EEB registered?

F6 EEB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is F6 EEB safe to buy?

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