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RD06 RSD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,918 mi
Last recorded137,918 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD06 RSD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 137,918 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 137,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,072 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 124,931 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 115,036 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 97,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,294 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 84,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,619 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,980 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 69,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,187 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,874 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 41,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,772 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 31,208 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,325 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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RD06 RSD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RD06 RSD, 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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RD06 RSD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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