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FL06 OGX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,494 mi
Last recorded165,494 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 OGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 165,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 161,607 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 161,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 155,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 150,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 146,401 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 143,414 miles

both rear dampers has a slight bouncing effect but no oil leaks on both dampers

Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,781 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 140,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bulge in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit screw in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 130,354 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 130,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,671 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,346 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,259 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 OGX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OGX, 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 FL06 OGX registered?

FL06 OGX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FL06 OGX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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