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ST06 MFK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,397 mi
Last recorded136,397 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 MFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 136,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring cup ready to break off corroded right through (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2022 130,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2022 130,465 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at joining section above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 126,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 122,914 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 122,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 115,032 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,891 miles

all brake discs have corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2017 100,662 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 100,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,594 miles

Cover sills fitted

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 87,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2014 78,151 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 78,014 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 41,250 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,092 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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ST06 MFK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 ST06 MFK, 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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ST06 MFK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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