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RO06 EKA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,869 mi
Last recorded99,869 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 EKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,869 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 95,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,297 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 93,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,238 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,834 miles

N/S/R tyre pressure low when checked

Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 64,991 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner shoulders and nearing legal tread limit

Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,226 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn thin on inner shoulders and nearing legal tread limit

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,819 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,314 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,519 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,262 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,321 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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RO06 EKA 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 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO06 EKA, 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 RO06 EKA registered?

RO06 EKA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is RO06 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 EKA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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