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VX06 GXO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,557 mi
Last recorded127,557 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 GXO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 127,557 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 127,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 125,292 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 125,292 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,699 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 119,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,940 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,631 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,605 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,303 miles

emissions to lean to recall results

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,097 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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VX06 GXO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXO, 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 VX06 GXO registered?

VX06 GXO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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