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RA06 EOG

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,280 mi
Last recorded150,280 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 EOG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 150,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 147,746 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fixings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 142,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 130,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe join feral corodded

Rear Discs back plates corodded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 118,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake pipe join feral corodded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 109,402 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 109,401 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 100,195 miles

Both rear back plates corodded

Handbrake shoes noisey on application

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 90,440 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has some metal piece stuck

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,068 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 75,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,183 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,849 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,588 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,996 miles

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

front discs slight corosion on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,052 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 EOG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EOG, 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 EOG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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