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MF06 BKK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,475 mi
Last recorded133,475 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 BKK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,475 miles

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

advised nsr outer drive shaft boot perished

advised nsr shock dusty cover split

advised osf back plate loose

advised rear heat sheild loose

Fail 28 Mar 2024 133,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advised nsr outer drive shaft boot perished

advised nsr shock dusty cover split

advised osf back plate loose

advised rear heat sheild loose

Pass 13 Apr 2023 127,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 127,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 122,745 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 122,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 116,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 116,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 106,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,521 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,942 miles

emisions too clean to test

nearside front cv gaitor leaking grease from inner clip

nearside rear tyre perished and nailed

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emisions too clean to test

nearside front cv gaitor leaking grease from inner clip

nearside rear tyre perished and nailed

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,395 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 29 Aug 2013 52,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside outer Cv boot loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,888 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside outer Cv boot loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,972 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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MF06 BKK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF06 BKK, 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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MF06 BKK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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