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VK06 RZE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,514 mi
Last recorded139,514 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 139,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 138,226 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 138,218 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 126,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,043 miles

4x4 light illuminated

Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,752 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 115,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,071 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 112,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 106,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,927 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 100,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,722 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,783 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 RZE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK06 RZE, 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 VK06 RZE registered?

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

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