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RK06 OLW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,692 mi
Last recorded135,692 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 OLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 135,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,363 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,488 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 121,488 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 112,491 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 99,934 miles

Bulb warning on during test.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 99,934 miles

Bulb warning on during test.

Pass 22 May 2014 86,646 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 75,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2012 61,528 miles

airbag light on

Fail 29 May 2012 61,528 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,447 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,447 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 48,596 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 38,995 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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RK06 OLW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK06 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

RK06 OLW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is RK06 OLW safe to buy?

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