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RJ06 BGZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,291 mi
Last recorded107,291 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 BGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,291 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,291 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward facing lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward facing lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,640 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 98,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,194 miles

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

Parking brake poor performance

Fail 5 Oct 2018 89,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake poor performance

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,481 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewall damage

Fail 29 Sep 2017 80,481 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewall damage

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly damaged on outer edge.

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

engine has severe engine oil leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,136 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,992 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,946 miles

advise slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,337 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,533 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,974 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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RJ06 BGZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ06 BGZ, 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 RJ06 BGZ registered?

RJ06 BGZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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