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RV06 TWW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,871 mi
Last recorded166,871 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 TWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 166,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 146,128 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 139,590 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 131,406 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 131,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & o/s/f 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/f edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 117,046 miles

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under shield (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/f edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 101,597 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 101,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 82,414 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 82,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,275 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,953 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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RV06 TWW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV06 TWW, 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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RV06 TWW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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