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FL06 AXB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,847 mi
Last recorded132,847 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 AXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 132,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 132,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98mm, inner and outer edges of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.79mm, inner edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.91mm, inner and outer edges of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98mm, inner edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 127,693 miles

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

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly, inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2022 127,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly, inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,219 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear ones have slight holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,399 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 103,676 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,073 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,116 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 88,973 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 71,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,602 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 54,336 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,023 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 27,543 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested Baby seat fitted

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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FL06 AXB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL06 AXB, 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 FL06 AXB registered?

FL06 AXB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is FL06 AXB safe to buy?

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