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RV06 ZHF

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,560 mi
Last recorded130,560 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 ZHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 130,560 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 130,560 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,838 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 124,838 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,089 miles

Central Front chip in windscreen

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 111,089 miles

Central Front chip in windscreen

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 111,085 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Beam pattern blurred - bulb may be fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-17-103w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner taillight not working

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,729 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 106,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Nearside front seat sensor (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,473 miles

Brake pad wear sensor wiring NSF too long (maybe wrong sensor fitted)

Engine oil level low - check regularly

OSF indicator starting to fade to white

Wipers poor

Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,473 miles

Brake pad wear sensor wiring NSF too long (maybe wrong sensor fitted)

Engine oil level low - check regularly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF indicator starting to fade to white

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault NSF seat sensor intermittant due to baby seat fitted - reset ok (5.4.2)

Wipers poor

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,559 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,760 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,327 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,892 miles

Airbag warning light is on

Fail 4 Apr 2012 51,892 miles

Airbag warning light is on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,049 miles

Airbag warning light is on.

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 43,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning light is on.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,854 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGES AND ARE JUST LEGAL

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,479 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 ZHF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZHF, 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 RV06 ZHF registered?

RV06 ZHF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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