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ST06 VTY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,966 mi
Last recorded150,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 150,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 150,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms lamp on

Pass 19 Jul 2022 144,004 miles

Front wiper mechanism slightly defective

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 144,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper mechanism slightly defective

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 138,978 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS lamp illuminated

Wiper mechanism obviously defective

Pass 6 Aug 2020 131,107 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,470 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 112,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2013 66,339 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 59,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,629 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

air bag warning light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,263 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 46,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,237 miles

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

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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ST06 VTY 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 78.9%.

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 ST06 VTY, 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 ST06 VTY registered?

ST06 VTY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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