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FG06 CXE

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,067 mi
Last recorded129,067 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 CXE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,067 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 129,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 123,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2019 114,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,531 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 106,522 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning indicator on dash board (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm just below legal limit 1.6 mm, nail on the tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all door security indicator on on dash board

Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,237 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,563 miles

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)

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,110 miles

PAD TELL TALE IS ON BUT PADS LOOK OK

THE DIP STICK IS HARD TO REMOVE AND REPLACE

THE OSR AND NSR AND OSF TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THERE IS SOME OIL ON THE NSF SUSPENSION STRUT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,513 miles

BOTH OOF THE REAR TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW IN THE CENTRES

THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS VERY POOR CONDTION ON THE DIP STICK

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW ON THE EDGES

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,333 miles

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO THE BONNET OPENS BETTER.

THE DIP STICK WAS VERY HARD TO REMOVE WHEN THE BONNET WAS OPENED

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,393 miles

ENGINE OIL DIP STICK IS RUSTY AND OIL LOOKS POOR

FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,527 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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FG06 CXE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG06 CXE, 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 FG06 CXE registered?

FG06 CXE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is FG06 CXE safe to buy?

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