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RO06 HTZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,218 mi
Last recorded183,218 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 HTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 183,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 183,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 173,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 168,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 158,652 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 149,249 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres on wear bars and badly perished

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 5 Mar 2020 149,249 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads low

front tyres on wear bars and badly perished

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,786 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 128,466 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 128,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,822 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,941 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and very badly worn inner edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,015 miles

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Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,471 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,596 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,596 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,209 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,200 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

rear brake pads close to limit

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 HTZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTZ, 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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RO06 HTZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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