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MV06 EPO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,793 mi
Last recorded130,793 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 EPO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 130,793 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 130,543 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 130,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,534 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 128,481 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 128,481 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 125,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,102 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,102 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,115 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 104,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,492 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,752 miles

no emmision rearding on smoke test - running too clean

Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,984 miles

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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MV06 EPO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV06 EPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV06 EPO registered?

MV06 EPO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MV06 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 EPO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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