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SW55 FLZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,328 mi
Last recorded143,328 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 143,328 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 143,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 140,949 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 137,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 137,431 miles

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 5 May 2016 134,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 127,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 127,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,297 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 119,297 miles

Nearside 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 112,056 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 112,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,183 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 104,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 93,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,676 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,676 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 25,986 miles

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

slight engine misfire at idle speed

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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SW55 FLZ 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 63.2%.

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 SW55 FLZ, 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 SW55 FLZ registered?

SW55 FLZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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