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PF55 CZB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 CZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,122 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

covers fitted

wear in suspension bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2022 116,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

covers fitted

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,962 miles

chip to windscreen in zone B

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,245 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,526 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,996 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 91,087 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,394 miles

both front springs possibly not correctly located

Fail 22 Feb 2016 85,381 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wiring loom sitting on exhaust manifold risk of fire (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

both front springs possibly not correctly located

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 78,391 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,115 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,259 miles

Engine bay sootie possible exhaust leak but no visable defects found at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres outer walls perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Engine bay sootie possible exhaust leak but no visable defects found at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres outer walls perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,772 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,973 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,988 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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PF55 CZB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF55 CZB, 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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What year was PF55 CZB registered?

PF55 CZB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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