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R99 DBG

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,055 mi
Last recorded85,055 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 DBG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 85,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,833 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured silvered (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arms front bolted ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot badly twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front back plate insecure / rubbing on brake disc

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured silvered (4.4.3 (a))

noises from flywheel/clutch area when pedal depressed

Fail 2 Feb 2021 69,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and juddering on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts DPF pressure sensor control panel assy. is oil covered and resting on hot turbo assy (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached arms front bolted ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured silvered (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arms front bolted ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot badly twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front back plate insecure / rubbing on brake disc

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured silvered (4.4.3 (a))

noises from flywheel/clutch area when pedal depressed

Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,726 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 62,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,952 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot twisted

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,708 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,682 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 56,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,166 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 54,166 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 41,948 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 15 May 2012 36,415 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 May 2011 31,602 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,528 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 14,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 14,953 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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R99 DBG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R99 DBG, 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 R99 DBG registered?

R99 DBG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is R99 DBG safe to buy?

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