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N17 TOK

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,148 mi
Last recorded151,148 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 TOK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 151,148 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 145,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 123,922 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 123,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Signs of a engine oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 113,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,045 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 82,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,009 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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N17 TOK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N17 TOK, 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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N17 TOK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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