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GK06 OVO

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 OVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,268 miles

child seats fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2017 116,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,182 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats . Adult belts not checked.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 102,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats . Adult belts not checked.

Fail 23 Jan 2016 102,073 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 88,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 88,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,818 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,918 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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GK06 OVO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK06 OVO, 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 GK06 OVO registered?

GK06 OVO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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