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PK06 NVV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,722 mi
Last recorded131,722 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 NVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 131,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 125,516 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow from exhaust front to middle section

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2020 125,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has slight outer wall damage due to driven on flat

nearside rear inner side light inop

slight blow from exhaust front to middle section

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2019 124,381 miles

2 chips on the windscreen

slight oil leak from the gearbox area

Fail 29 Mar 2019 124,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And starting to become misshapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 chips on the windscreen

slight oil leak from the gearbox area

Pass 15 Mar 2018 120,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 114,263 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 114,263 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,575 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,571 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,050 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,053 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 54,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,162 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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PK06 NVV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK06 NVV, 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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PK06 NVV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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