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VX06 FHA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

260,977 mi
Last recorded260,977 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 FHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 260,977 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 260,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT TESTED. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR RADIUS ARM . (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 249,716 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 233,945 miles

REAR DIFFERENTIAL WET,A SERVERE KNOCK NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEN DRIVEN ,NOT FOUND DURING TEST.

Fail 19 Jul 2019 233,935 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR RADIUS ARM UPPER FACING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

REAR DIFFERENTIAL WET,A SERVERE KNOCK NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEN DRIVEN ,NOT FOUND DURING TEST.

WASHER BOTTLE INSECURE AND SENSOR BROKEN.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 213,649 miles

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

VARIOUS ROTATION NIOSES FROM ENGINE ,

Pass 3 Jul 2017 192,539 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 15 Jul 2016 180,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 166,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register on test equipment

Pass 14 Jul 2014 153,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the engine emissions were too low to register any result on the test equipment. Visual inspection carried out and test pass issued

Fail 14 Jul 2014 153,766 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the engine emissions were too low to register any result on the test equipment. Visual inspection carried out and test pass issued

Pass 17 Jul 2013 136,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childs seat fitted to outer rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 16 Jul 2013 136,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childs seat fitted to outer rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,545 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn, the neaside has a tread depth of between 3.5mm - 4.0mm & the offside between 2.5mm & 3.0mm

childs seat fitted to offside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front and rear brake pads will be required in approximately 8000/10000 miles

Fail 19 Jul 2012 117,545 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are worn, the neaside has a tread depth of between 3.5mm - 4.0mm & the offside between 2.5mm & 3.0mm

childs seat fitted to offside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 6 Jul 2011 101,454 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 101,454 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 58,850 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 58,850 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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VX06 FHA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VX06 FHA, 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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VX06 FHA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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