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RV06 ZHU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,893 mi
Last recorded158,893 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 ZHU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 158,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads worn 75 % (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash board

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 158,876 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads worn 75 % (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash board

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 150,717 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center and nearside rear seat belts ()

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

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

unable to see rear coil springs

Fail 23 May 2017 150,717 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center and nearside rear seat belts ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see rear coil springs

Fail 22 May 2017 150,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Both rear shock covers worn

Car emits smoke

Front brake discs worn

Fail 19 May 2017 150,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front washers weak

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 19 May 2016 139,777 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 139,724 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 126,111 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front registration plate damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 110,505 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,063 miles

Rear brake pads getting low, suggest replace soon!

Fail 27 Mar 2013 96,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake pads getting low, suggest replace soon!

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,753 miles

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

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

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 ZHU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RV06 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

RV06 ZHU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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