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FL06 EAC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,829 mi
Last recorded127,829 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 EAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 127,829 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 127,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2023 122,527 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear top strip brake light some bulbs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,955 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 117,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2021 113,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,779 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs worn

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2020 109,779 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs worn

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

front pipe flexi worn

tpms light on

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,853 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 92,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,860 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 62,070 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,644 miles

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

EML .enigine light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,483 miles

All four tyres deteriorated (235/55/17H)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre monitoring warning light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,110 miles

All tyres perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,315 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,076 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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FL06 EAC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL06 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

FL06 EAC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is FL06 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 EAC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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