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NC06 SMV

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,189 mi
Last recorded108,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 SMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 108,189 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 102,187 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly misty (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,228 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 83,020 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2019 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,281 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,785 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,803 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 46,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,449 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,350 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 31,350 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,011 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 17,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 14,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NC06 SMV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 NC06 SMV, 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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NC06 SMV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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