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VO06 CFE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,291 mi
Last recorded205,291 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 CFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 205,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 199,128 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 199,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil cap slightly insecure

TPMS warning light on

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 176,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 161,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2019 151,421 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 144,031 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Cuts in nearside front & offside rear tyres.

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

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

Tyre pressure warning on.

Fail 26 May 2018 144,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Cuts in nearside front & offside rear tyres.

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

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

Tyre pressure warning on.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 136,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 136,726 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Stalk. (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 136,695 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,154 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Fail 25 Mar 2015 111,154 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,979 miles

nearside tront tyre has a small cut in side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,359 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 78,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 69,096 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 58,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 58,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,865 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 48,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,178 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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VO06 CFE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO06 CFE, 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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VO06 CFE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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