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FP06 SVG

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,261 mi
Last recorded154,261 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 SVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 154,261 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 154,261 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 141,130 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 141,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 126,398 miles

EML Illuminated

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

Pass 19 May 2017 110,951 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 110,951 miles

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

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 101,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the seat belts

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 100,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the seat belts

Pass 11 May 2015 86,752 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 71,131 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 53,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 40,579 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake discs corroded and pads appear low

ns front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

os front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

os rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

rear brake pads appear low

tracking required

Fail 15 May 2012 40,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs corroded and pads appear low

ns front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

os front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

os rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

rear brake pads appear low

tracking required

Pass 20 May 2011 29,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 16,705 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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FP06 SVG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP06 SVG, 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 FP06 SVG registered?

FP06 SVG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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