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RV06 ZGY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,614 mi
Last recorded134,614 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 ZGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 134,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 118,560 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 117,158 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The near side front tyre has some minor damage on the outer sidewall and is worn to the legal limit around the edges of the tread.

The near side headlight lens has some minor damage.

The off side front tyre is worn low around the edges of the tread.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 112,748 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front headlamp damage/cracked.

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on the outer tyre edge.

Parking brake effort only just met.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 112,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front headlamp damage/cracked.

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on the outer tyre edge.

Parking brake effort only just met.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,443 miles

The exhaust system heat shield is insecure.

The front number plate has some minor damage.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 May 2017 98,747 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre low on edge

Fail 29 Apr 2017 98,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on the tyre edges.

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 80,089 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on the tyre edges.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,549 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 74,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,375 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 70,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,568 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit of 1.5mm

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,205 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,285 miles

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

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

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 ZGY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 RV06 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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