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ML06 PVN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,113 mi
Last recorded123,113 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 PVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,005 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)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

child seat fitted n/s rear

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 106,001 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

child seat fitted n/s rear

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 8 Sep 2014 91,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres are worn

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,504 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,960 miles

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,764 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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ML06 PVN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML06 PVN, 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 ML06 PVN registered?

ML06 PVN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is ML06 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML06 PVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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