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MF06 DHD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,838 mi
Last recorded159,838 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 DHD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 159,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 150,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 143,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine/underside covers

front exhaust bracket broken

heavy oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2015 133,725 miles

oil leak and nearside under side covered in oil

Fail 20 Feb 2015 133,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

oil leak and nearside under side covered in oil

rear brake discs worn scored and corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 118,306 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 118,306 miles

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

offside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn close to limit (change asap)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,016 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 102,016 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs on car worn

nearside rear handbrake slow to operate

oil level low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,319 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,381 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 35,381 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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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MF06 DHD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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