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SX06 BHV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,864 mi
Last recorded180,864 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 BHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 180,864 miles

Incorrect nut and bolt used for o/s/r suspension arm

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

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

Offside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

Fail 29 Sep 2023 180,864 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Incorrect nut and bolt used for o/s/r suspension arm

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

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

Offside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 6 Aug 2022 170,769 miles

Hand brake just passed.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 164,658 miles

Hand brake just meet minimum requirement.

Fail 7 Aug 2021 164,658 miles

Hand brake just meet minimum requirement.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 161,005 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 161,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 159,718 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 159,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 156,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 156,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 152,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 144,574 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 132,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 122,931 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 122,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,739 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 92,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,322 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 79,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SX06 BHV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SX06 BHV, 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 SX06 BHV registered?

SX06 BHV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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