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SP06 VNO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,069 mi
Last recorded104,069 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 VNO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 104,069 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Cover fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2023 104,069 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Cover fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 92,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 82,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 82,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

Fail 14 Oct 2016 74,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,671 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 69,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,921 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,435 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 30 May 2011 48,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,081 miles

rear discs /scored slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,155 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,577 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,573 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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 VNO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

SP06 VNO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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