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RA06 BNY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,035 mi
Last recorded210,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 BNY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 210,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 204,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 204,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 195,167 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 194,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 194,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 187,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 162,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 162,574 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 147,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 135,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 121,050 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 121,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,619 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,210 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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RA06 BNY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 RA06 BNY, 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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RA06 BNY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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