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RO06 XKM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,931 mi
Last recorded195,931 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 XKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 195,931 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 170,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 153,747 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 153,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 137,337 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside both tyres slight sidewall damage

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 114,952 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 100,439 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 100,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,269 miles

o/side rear tyre low tread 3mm

Pass 9 May 2013 72,836 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 63,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 May 2012 63,515 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,774 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 28 May 2010 34,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,131 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 XKM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

RO06 XKM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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