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PF06 LXS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,662 mi
Last recorded149,662 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 LXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 149,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 147,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 141,446 miles

rear axle area slight surface rust

Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,009 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 140,008 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 138,117 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 138,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached castle nut fitted without retaining locking pin (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2018 138,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,063 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,434 miles

exhaust heat shields,undertrays,plastic cover sills and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

Pass 3 May 2014 101,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 96,244 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 92,537 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 92,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ENGINE OIL VERY BADLY CONTAIMINATED,EXHAUST EMISSIONS VERY SLOW TO STABILISE,EXHAUST CO LEVELS @ 0.08% FAST IDLE & 0.05% ENGINE NATURAL IDLE SPEED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

VEHICLE REQUIRES SERVICING URGENTLY BEFORE ENGINE DAMAGE & CATALYST DAMAGE OCCURS.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,070 miles

Low Fuel Warning light On,Exhaust Emissions To Stabilise,Rear Brake Discs Slightly Scored,Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Upper Dust Tube Insecure.

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

Vehicle Appears Overdue For Servicing & Anti-Corrosion/Lubrication Treatment.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,164 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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PF06 LXS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PF06 LXS, 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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PF06 LXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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