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FE06 XGR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 XGR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 164,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 155,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,369 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 136,794 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,228 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 125,228 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 114,058 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,318 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 95,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 81,369 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 70,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 62,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,167 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 56,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,764 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 51,763 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)

Pass 18 May 2009 45,284 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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FE06 XGR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE06 XGR, 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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FE06 XGR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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