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PF06 VNC

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,483 mi
Last recorded161,483 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 VNC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 161,483 miles

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

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 21 Jan 2019 161,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake performance low n/s

Pass 27 Jan 2018 156,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 150,231 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 150,231 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 144,833 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 113,112 miles

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)

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

slight cut in offside rear tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach inner ply or cords

Fail 2 Jul 2012 113,110 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

slight cut in offside rear tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach inner ply or cords

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,619 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 96,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,961 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,808 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 VNC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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