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RS02 CDS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS02 CDS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 136,165 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 136,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 128,192 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2021 128,192 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened top ?corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened top ?corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on hansbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 126,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened top ?corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened top ?corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on hansbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer sidewall 235x50x18 ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,595 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 122,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamp not working on towbar 13 pin electrics (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235x50x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bonnet catch seized

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker has no resistance /bouncy (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 117,061 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 117,061 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre close to outer sidewall area (not repairable) 235x50x18 ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,750 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 110,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 108,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 104,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre's slightly wearing on outer edge

both rear tyre's on 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,224 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 96,668 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 96,668 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2012 79,254 miles

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

child seat fitted to nsr so seatbelt not tested.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,166 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,470 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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RS02 CDS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RS02 CDS, 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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RS02 CDS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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