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X3 SWN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,202 mi
Last recorded180,202 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 SWN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 180,202 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 180,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 178,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 175,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 168,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 157,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,995 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint foremost (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 147,809 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint foremost (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 138,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 128,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 128,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,004 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 62,571 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 62,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 13 May 2010 48,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,196 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 SWN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

X3 SWN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is X3 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 SWN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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