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QQFR252

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,113 mi
Last recorded181,113 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQQFR252
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 181,113 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front metalic knocking noise from engine area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathered on inner edge and cracking on outer edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire detached from brake pad

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/45R18 ()

Nearside Rear n/s/r outer ligt unit damaged and repaired with tape

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathered on inner edge and cracking on outer edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bonnet release handle broken however bonnet can still be opened

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking grease in area of outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathered on inner edge 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire detached from brake pad

engine oil level near minimum

tpms and bulb warning light on dash

Fail 9 Jun 2021 181,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front metalic knocking noise from engine area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathered on inner edge and cracking on outer edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire detached from brake pad

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/45R18 ()

Nearside Rear n/s/r outer ligt unit damaged and repaired with tape

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathered on inner edge and cracking on outer edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bonnet release handle broken however bonnet can still be opened

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking grease in area of outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathered on inner edge 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire detached from brake pad

engine oil level near minimum

tpms and bulb warning light on dash

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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QQFR252 is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 QQFR252, 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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QQFR252 is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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