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MT06 GZN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,148 mi
Last recorded179,148 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 GZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 179,148 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 178,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 170,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 166,516 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 166,515 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 162,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 160,230 miles

Brake fluid slightly contaminated.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 158,628 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,241 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 Apr 2016 136,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 134,560 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 121,640 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 105,868 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,149 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 71,752 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,699 miles

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

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

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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MT06 GZN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT06 GZN, 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 MT06 GZN registered?

MT06 GZN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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