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M25 BMS

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,233 mi
Last recorded66,233 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 BMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,505 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading was 0.51 limit is 0.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear tyres age cracks to tread and worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,263 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,514 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,332 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,259 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,436 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,852 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 27,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,116 miles

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

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

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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M25 BMS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M25 BMS, 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 M25 BMS registered?

M25 BMS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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