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FA06 EVV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,189 mi
Last recorded97,189 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 97,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,555 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 73,110 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 73,109 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 59,753 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE 2.5mm AND AGE CRACKING

O/S/R TYRE 3mm AND AGE CRACKING.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,204 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES. REAR TYRES 3MM

Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,451 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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FA06 EVV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FA06 EVV, 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 FA06 EVV registered?

FA06 EVV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is FA06 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 EVV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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