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MM06 XRU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,584 mi
Last recorded164,584 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 XRU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 164,584 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 163,840 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,174 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 147,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,111 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,122 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,302 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,066 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,291 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,033 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 45,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,071 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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MM06 XRU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MM06 XRU, 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 MM06 XRU registered?

MM06 XRU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is MM06 XRU safe to buy?

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