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RV06 ZHX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,045 mi
Last recorded154,045 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 154,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 144,013 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion on faces

Nearside Rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Aug 2022 144,013 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion on faces

Nearside Rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 141,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,373 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 136,372 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,622 miles

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

offside rear outer cv boot is deterioating

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,031 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 119,031 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,267 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,365 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,516 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 ZHX 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 82.4%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

RV06 ZHX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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