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SC06 DJY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,350 mi
Last recorded177,350 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 DJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 177,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear diff weeping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 25 Jan 2024 177,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear diff weeping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Jan 2023 165,566 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

stone chip outside zone A

Fail 27 Jan 2023 165,564 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

stone chip outside zone A

Pass 31 Jan 2022 154,783 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,249 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 140,300 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 140,300 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Pass 19 Jan 2019 135,165 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,297 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 124,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 115,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 111,891 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 106,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,535 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 94,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 62,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,284 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 35,827 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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SC06 DJY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SC06 DJY, 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 SC06 DJY registered?

SC06 DJY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is SC06 DJY safe to buy?

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