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SD06 AHX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 AHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 127,850 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 127,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 125,780 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,792 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 106,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 97,593 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,203 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,650 miles

Oil leak

noise when clutch pressed

screen damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2013 77,650 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

noise when clutch pressed

screen damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,460 miles

oil level too high

rear pads begining to wear thin

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,088 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,930 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,928 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

different size tyres fitted to the rear

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,709 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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SD06 AHX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD06 AHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD06 AHX registered?

SD06 AHX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is SD06 AHX safe to buy?

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