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FA06 NCO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,974 mi
Last recorded150,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 NCO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 150,974 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 150,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 134,397 miles

handbrake travel long

Fail 5 Jan 2022 134,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 5 Jan 2021 107,393 miles

Offside Rear Outer c.v boot has a slight leak of grease

Fail 5 Jan 2021 107,391 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer c.v boot has a slight leak of grease

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,542 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,454 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 90,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,203 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,602 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 69,595 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 56,412 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,353 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,025 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,899 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,864 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 NCO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA06 NCO, 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 FA06 NCO registered?

FA06 NCO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is FA06 NCO safe to buy?

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