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SL06 BVF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,666 mi
Last recorded79,666 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 BVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,666 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 79,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,899 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 60,899 miles

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

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

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

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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SL06 BVF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL06 BVF, 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 SL06 BVF registered?

SL06 BVF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is SL06 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL06 BVF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL06 BVF have outstanding finance?

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