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SM06 GZK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,264 mi
Last recorded131,264 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 GZK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,725 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 128,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,769 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,401 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 124,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 119,432 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 115,655 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 111,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 76,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,764 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,671 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,640 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 51,640 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,488 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 43,488 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,330 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,400 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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SM06 GZK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 SM06 GZK, 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 SM06 GZK registered?

SM06 GZK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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