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T33 RRL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,827 mi
Last recorded170,827 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 RRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 170,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 166,919 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 166,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 163,474 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 163,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 163,312 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 165,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 161,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 161,183 miles

Drive belt excessively worn crank pully is detached belt shredded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2017 147,061 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 135,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 123,626 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 115,079 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,232 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 104,377 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 104,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,267 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 93,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,609 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm & worn on outside edge.

o/s/f tyre worn 4mm.

rear tyres worn 2/3mm.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,653 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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T33 RRL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T33 RRL, 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 T33 RRL registered?

T33 RRL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is T33 RRL safe to buy?

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