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SL06 MTX

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,012 mi
Last recorded155,012 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 MTX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 155,012 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 1.6mm

Fail 9 Oct 2017 155,012 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 4x wheel s (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres wearing low 1.6mm

Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,049 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 137,342 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 137,341 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 131,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 121,203 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 118,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 106,942 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 86,722 miles

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

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

tyre size 235 / 55 / HR 17

Fail 30 Dec 2009 86,722 miles

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

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

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

tyre size 235 / 55 / HR 17

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,712 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 MTX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MTX, 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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What year was SL06 MTX registered?

SL06 MTX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is SL06 MTX safe to buy?

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