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X3 VDS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,931 mi
Last recorded115,931 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 VDS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,272 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 113,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,144 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 111,142 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,288 miles

Centre Rear Centre brake light partly inoperative.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyres perished in the groove.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 105,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Centre brake light partly inoperative.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyres perished in the groove.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,316 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 82,556 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 80,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2012 80,459 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 78,933 miles

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

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

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 VDS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 VDS, 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 VDS registered?

X3 VDS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is X3 VDS safe to buy?

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