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PL06 UTE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,005 mi
Last recorded149,005 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 UTE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 149,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 145,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 145,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 139,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 137,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 133,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 124,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge & cracking 235/55*17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock weak

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

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

Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 16 May 2018 124,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55*17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge & cracking 235/55*17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock weak

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

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

Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 26 May 2017 116,862 miles

brake wear sensor warning light on dash

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust bracket corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2016 109,265 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 100,017 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 7 May 2014 90,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2013 80,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,501 miles

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 59,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,601 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,069 miles

rear tyres worn

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 UTE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTE, 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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PL06 UTE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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