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FG06 CVE

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,926 mi
Last recorded108,926 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 CVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 108,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 97,562 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 97,562 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 92,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,352 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 85,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2014 74,932 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing very low in places

rear brake pads wearing very thin

Pass 30 Nov 2013 64,524 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 64,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,507 miles

n/s rear parking brake has very low effort (advise inspection)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,645 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,764 miles

advise, unable to fully check o/s/rear seatbelt as baby seat fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,782 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 20,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FG06 CVE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG06 CVE, 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 FG06 CVE registered?

FG06 CVE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is FG06 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG06 CVE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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