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NB06 VHY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,555 mi
Last recorded155,555 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB06 VHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 155,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 155,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,093 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 98,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 126,323 miles

Nearside Front Nail In tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 121,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2013 108,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 105,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,145 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 88,957 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,622 miles

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

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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NB06 VHY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NB06 VHY, 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 NB06 VHY registered?

NB06 VHY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is NB06 VHY safe to buy?

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