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MV06 FCA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,379 mi
Last recorded113,379 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FCA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 113,379 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 112,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,686 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 105,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,511 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 98,914 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 94,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,792 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,519 miles

n/s/r door has slight damage

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,678 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,747 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,262 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 FCA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 MV06 FCA, 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 MV06 FCA registered?

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

Is MV06 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 FCA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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