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SL06 FKM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,212 mi
Last recorded142,212 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 FKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 142,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 132,669 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,825 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2022 120,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2021 113,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 102,020 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 102,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,671 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,410 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 75,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,790 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner & outer shoulders.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,755 miles

Emission test carreid out too clean to give reading.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,838 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,306 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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SL06 FKM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 SL06 FKM, 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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SL06 FKM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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