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MF06 VPT

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,042 mi
Last recorded117,042 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 VPT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 117,042 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 117,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 114,515 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 114,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,012 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,866 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 97,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,136 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 94,131 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,154 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 85,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,881 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,276 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on side walls

Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,276 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,242 miles

smoke test ... undetected peak. partical filter fitted

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 VPT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VPT, 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 MF06 VPT registered?

MF06 VPT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is MF06 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 VPT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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