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SV06 VZM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,495 mi
Last recorded172,495 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VZM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 172,495 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 172,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 168,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 157,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 146,511 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 146,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 135,106 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 135,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,859 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 123,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect replaced bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect replaced bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,719 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 108,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,936 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions test carried out / ouput reading very low / unable to produce print / output not registering on machine

Fail 8 Mar 2013 88,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions test carried out / ouput reading very low / unable to produce print / output not registering on machine

Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,457 miles

emmisions so clean will not register on machine

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,158 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,584 miles

Handbrake nearing end of reserve travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,061 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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SV06 VZM 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 SV06 VZM, 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 SV06 VZM registered?

SV06 VZM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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