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SP06 UBC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,837 mi
Last recorded129,837 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 UBC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 129,837 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front exhaust reparied

Fail 12 Jan 2024 129,837 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front exhaust reparied

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,690 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 126,686 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 126,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front,lower,rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,110 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 120,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to heavy wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush/mounting perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre heavily wearing smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber

Fail 16 Jan 2021 109,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush/mounting perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre heavily wearing smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,247 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 100,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,626 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,941 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,453 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,445 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,852 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,605 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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SP06 UBC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SP06 UBC, 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 SP06 UBC registered?

SP06 UBC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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