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PL06 BPK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,755 mi
Last recorded172,755 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 BPK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 172,755 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 172,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 158,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has Run Flat damage

Fail 7 Nov 2017 158,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has Run Flat damage

Pass 23 Dec 2016 139,361 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 139,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 120,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,880 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,348 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are worn.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 92,348 miles

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)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are worn.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,493 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 59,493 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,431 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PL06 BPK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL06 BPK, 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 PL06 BPK registered?

PL06 BPK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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