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SB06 BHO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,943 mi
Last recorded89,943 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 BHO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 86,851 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,056 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 80,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

235 55 17 h 99

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,779 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 69,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 69,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 62,638 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Engine under tray hanging down and insecure

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 62,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Engine under tray hanging down and insecure

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 56,002 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 56,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 47,928 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,868 miles

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

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

bleed nipple broken on nearside front caliper

Pass 7 May 2009 26,764 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 26,764 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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SB06 BHO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB06 BHO, 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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SB06 BHO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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