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RO06 TGE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 TGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff (3.1 (c))

Handbrake slow

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff (3.1 (c))

Handbrake slow

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 203,342 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 198,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 198,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear tyre bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear tyre bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 190,095 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 190,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 180,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes above under trays

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 162,058 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 160,892 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 137,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 137,643 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 125,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 110,290 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,174 miles

emission reading nill

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,919 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 TGE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO06 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

RO06 TGE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is RO06 TGE safe to buy?

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