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SA06 HKV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,723 mi
Last recorded156,723 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 HKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 156,723 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 156,711 miles

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

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 145,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened vibration damper is fouling arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is perishing.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 141,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 25 Feb 2019 141,985 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing x2 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 132,788 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 122,942 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2017 122,942 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,900 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,869 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undetected peak no emissions printout

Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,690 miles

no emissions detected

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 15 May 2012 78,593 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,844 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 9,031 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 9,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SA06 HKV 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 SA06 HKV, 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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SA06 HKV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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