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FB06 OCU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,430 mi
Last recorded155,430 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 OCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 155,430 miles

Nearside Front front suspension arm has slight play in a bush but not excessive

Offside Front rear suspension arm has play in a bush but not excessive

front crank pulley is coming unbonded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 140,237 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 140,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 135,243 miles

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

outter cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2014 129,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Driver seat beld frayed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear shock cover broken away

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear shock cover broken away

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 129,080 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 129,076 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 121,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,253 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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FB06 OCU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FB06 OCU, 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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FB06 OCU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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