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SM06 RVV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 RVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,400 miles

engine cover fitted

front number plate is cracked

oil residue on the engine

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake disc

Fail 1 Mar 2021 101,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended locking mech (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light on

brake pad warning light on the dash

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are low

front number plate is cracked

oil residue on the engine

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake disc

Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers are smearing

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

n/s/r outer cv boot is perishing

o/s/r outer cv boot is perishing

oil residue / leak on the engine

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,442 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyre tread low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,821 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,294 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,507 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,669 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 60,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 34,719 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 34,719 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)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 22,301 miles

cut in offside front tyres outer sidewall

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 RVV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM06 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

SM06 RVV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is SM06 RVV safe to buy?

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