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V4 BRF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,236 mi
Last recorded116,236 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 BRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 116,236 miles

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

Brake pad light on,but pads look fine

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Feb 2021 95,446 miles

front discs in very poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs in very poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,263 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 77,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,355 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2010 30,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,093 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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V4 BRF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V4 BRF, 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 V4 BRF registered?

V4 BRF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is V4 BRF safe to buy?

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