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SV06 XYE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,260 mi
Last recorded133,260 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 133,260 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 133,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,393 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 127,393 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,371 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 104,371 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,375 miles

advise(engine oil leak)

advise(rear pads 60 to 70% worn)

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,594 miles

advise(n,s,r bump stop torn)

advise(n,s,r tyre nail in tread)

advise(oil leak from engine)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,990 miles

advise(engine oil leak)

advise(n,s,r bump stop torn)

advise(rear pads 70 to 80% worn on inners)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 85,990 miles

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

advise(engine oil leak)

advise(n,s,r bump stop torn)

advise(rear pads 70 to 80% worn on inners)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,170 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(slight oil leak engine area)

n,s,r bump stop torn

Fail 2 Mar 2017 81,170 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(slight oil leak engine area)

n,s,r bump stop torn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,266 miles

advise(front pads & discs 70% worn)

advise(n,s,r bump stop torn& sleeve adrift)

advise(oil leak)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,130 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 66,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,801 miles

both rear shock absorbers bouncy

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,939 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,869 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 28,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,821 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads wearing thin

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 XYE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

SV06 XYE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is SV06 XYE safe to buy?

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