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RK06 NVS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,609 mi
Last recorded158,609 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 NVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 158,609 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 158,606 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 154,030 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 148,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 142,617 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 119,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,437 miles

guards fitted to whole underside of the vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2016 118,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

guards fitted to whole underside of the vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2015 111,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,673 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,048 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 30 Jul 2012 86,946 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 86,937 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,637 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 76,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,090 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,717 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 42,716 miles

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

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

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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RK06 NVS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK06 NVS, 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 RK06 NVS registered?

RK06 NVS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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