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VK06 FJD

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,104 mi
Last recorded83,104 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FJD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,104 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 80,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light out

transfer gearbox warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,740 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,740 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,879 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 67,872 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,179 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,179 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,906 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,946 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,946 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres tired and worn and close to limit

Pass 21 May 2012 43,258 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,809 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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VK06 FJD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK06 FJD, 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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VK06 FJD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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