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N500 ULA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,712 mi
Last recorded94,712 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 ULA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,712 miles

both front tyres wearing at both edges of tread

Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,292 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 90,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2016 86,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mill (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,893 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mill (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning light on

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when driving

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 59,545 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 59,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,697 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,121 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,767 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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N500 ULA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N500 ULA, 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 N500 ULA registered?

N500 ULA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is N500 ULA safe to buy?

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