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SS03 NEL

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 NEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 115,554 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 108,754 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,142 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

neaside front tyre wearing on outer edge 235/55/17

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,963 miles

tyre inflation light on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,489 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,864 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,865 miles

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

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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SS03 NEL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SS03 NEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SS03 NEL registered?

SS03 NEL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SS03 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS03 NEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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