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X31 PUT

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,545 mi
Last recorded143,545 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 PUT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 143,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Propshaft centre bush worn

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 140,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 140,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2019 129,322 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres perishing

Offside Rear Secondary position lamp innoperatie

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 127,936 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 127,875 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front arm ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 126,250 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,609 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,176 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,681 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,778 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 71,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,465 miles

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

evidence of oil leak/seepage on underside cowlings.

minor damage/suffing to both front and nearside rear tyre side walls.

some pitting/corrosion to the front brake discs outer edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,678 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

engine oil level very low.

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

minor cuts in offside front tyre side wall.

some uneven wear to the inner edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,417 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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X31 PUT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X31 PUT, 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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X31 PUT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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