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SC06 GVJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,627 mi
Last recorded143,627 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 GVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 143,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 109,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shockers limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 109,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shockers limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,749 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,815 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 85,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 5 Nov 2015 78,552 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 60,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,930 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 50,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,449 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,141 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,173 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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SC06 GVJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

SC06 GVJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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