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RV06 ZHO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

163,608 mi
Last recorded163,608 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 163,608 miles

General Corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2025 156,168 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 142,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2023 130,303 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jul 2022 114,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,589 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,474 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,196 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,636 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 73,636 miles

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

All 4 tyres perished

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,032 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,423 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls cracked 235/55/17 99H

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,231 miles

All 4 tyres have cracks in their sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,814 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,223 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,405 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,049 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 ZHO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV06 ZHO registered?

RV06 ZHO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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