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VO06 HVN

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,563 mi
Last recorded131,563 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 HVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 131,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 131,393 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 123,834 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tested wet

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2022 123,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Poor beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlight aim on highest limits

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tested wet

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,783 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 Nov 2020 105,859 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 88,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,164 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,898 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,888 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 81,835 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,263 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,254 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,751 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 67,742 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,420 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,211 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers under vehicle hard to see some testable items

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 HVN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HVN, 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 VO06 HVN registered?

VO06 HVN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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