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FV06 DVN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,449 mi
Last recorded240,449 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 DVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 240,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 224,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 201,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 176,607 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 153,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,249 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 136,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LARGE BUSH ON CHASSIS END (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LARGE BUSH ON CHASSIS END (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,289 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 110,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 99,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 71,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,420 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 59,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,475 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 45,474 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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FV06 DVN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV06 DVN, 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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FV06 DVN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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