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NX06 ZPL

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,287 mi
Last recorded125,287 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 ZPL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 125,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,639 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 121,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise brake pad light on. 4*4 light on.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 115,639 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 115,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and void of tread on edge and slight damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 100,405 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 90,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall but not exposing cords.

Nearside Front tyre has slight bulge on outer side wall also worn low on edges.

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall but not exposing cords. also worn low on edges.

Pass 31 May 2017 79,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn low on edges and cracking in tread section but not exposing cords.

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre is worn low on edges and cracking in tread section but not exposing cords.

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 79,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn low on edges and cracking in tread section but not exposing cords.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre is worn low on edges and cracking in tread section but not exposing cords.

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 63,834 miles

handbrake noisy on operation

Fail 12 May 2016 63,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake noisy on operation

Pass 19 May 2015 53,618 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,772 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Feb 2014 41,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 37,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 34,846 miles

under body trims fitted unable to carry out a full visual inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,251 miles

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,816 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,546 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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NX06 ZPL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NX06 ZPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX06 ZPL registered?

NX06 ZPL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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