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SA06 UPG

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,237 mi
Last recorded190,237 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 UPG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 190,237 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 181,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 173,065 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 173,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 167,701 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 167,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 161,593 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 161,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 146,421 miles

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

rear n/s tyre depth on 3mm/and rear o/s tyre depth on 2.5mm

Fail 14 Oct 2014 146,401 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear n/s tyre depth on 3mm/and rear o/s tyre depth on 2.5mm

Pass 11 Oct 2013 131,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner tyre wearing

Fail 11 Oct 2013 131,617 miles

o/s/f inner tyre wearing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 121,820 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 121,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,207 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 91,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,645 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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SA06 UPG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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