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RV06 ZHY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,363 mi
Last recorded102,363 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 102,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 102,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 99,679 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,490 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror casing missing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 73,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2014 73,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,035 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,035 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,854 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,075 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,075 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,249 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZHY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

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

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