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VE06 TFF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 TFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 130,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 122,672 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 122,672 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,407 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 116,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,660 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))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 106,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 100,168 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 96,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,198 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 69,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 56,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,137 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,756 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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VE06 TFF 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 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE06 TFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE06 TFF registered?

VE06 TFF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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