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OW55 RRO

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,063 mi
Last recorded229,063 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 RRO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 229,063 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 229,020 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reduced damping effect on both rear shock absorbers

tyre pressure warning lamp lit

Pass 8 Sep 2018 210,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 191,892 miles

Engine and under floor covers fitted restricting view.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 191,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Corner of bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine and under floor covers fitted restricting view.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3 mm (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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OW55 RRO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW55 RRO, 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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OW55 RRO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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