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SF06 XHW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,555 mi
Last recorded129,555 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 XHW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 129,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 128,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror ( drivers view of the road ). ()

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 128,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror ( drivers view of the road ). ()

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,274 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,769 miles

both front brake discs rusted on edges

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2015 108,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs rusted on edges

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,431 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 97,431 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,342 miles

SRS lamp on

nearside rear tyre wearing

Fail 30 Jan 2013 86,342 miles

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

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

SRS lamp on

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,185 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 70,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

TPMS lamp on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 43,670 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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SF06 XHW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF06 XHW, 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 SF06 XHW registered?

SF06 XHW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is SF06 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF06 XHW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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