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L100 SVG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 SVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,781 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,994 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 111,994 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

sidewall damage too nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2015 105,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,671 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 100,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,684 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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 71,684 miles

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

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 14 Oct 2011 58,415 miles

Rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2011 58,413 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,594 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 24,618 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2009 24,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,341 miles

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

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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L100 SVG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L100 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 L100 SVG registered?

L100 SVG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is L100 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L100 SVG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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