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GL06 XBF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,350 mi
Last recorded145,350 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 XBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 145,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 135,785 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,483 miles

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

Small stone chips to front wind screen

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,676 miles

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,164 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,163 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions to clean to test

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Apr 2012 41,406 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,601 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on outter edge

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2010 34,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,825 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GL06 XBF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL06 XBF, 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 GL06 XBF registered?

GL06 XBF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is GL06 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 XBF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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