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X3 ODE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,244 mi
Last recorded177,244 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 ODE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 177,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 177,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 174,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 170,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 158,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 145,262 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 145,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 141,282 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,163 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 118,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

top of n/s/f shock corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 102,812 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 76,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,395 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 66,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,595 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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X3 ODE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 X3 ODE, 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 X3 ODE registered?

X3 ODE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is X3 ODE safe to buy?

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