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SK06 UME

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,965 mi
Last recorded136,965 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 UME
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 130,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 119,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,596 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/50/18/101v xl nexen (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 111,596 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted holding shoes (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/50/18/101v xl nexen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,769 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,868 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 87,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,938 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,961 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,165 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,545 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate broken

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,089 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,938 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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SK06 UME is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK06 UME, 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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SK06 UME is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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