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VO06 CMU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,459 mi
Last recorded165,459 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 CMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 165,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 164,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 154,967 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 150,001 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 150,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 145,604 miles

Both front tyres very worn and stepped on inner edges

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 134,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 125,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 115,759 miles

front tyres scrubbing inner edges,o/s close to min,rear o/s tyre feathered / worn inner

Pass 23 Jul 2013 94,309 miles

offside rear tyre is on 3mm and is feathering and scrubbing inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 94,262 miles

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

offside rear tyre is on 3mm and is feathering and scrubbing inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 71,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,325 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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VO06 CMU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VO06 CMU, 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 CMU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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