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A1 EKJ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,633 mi
Last recorded171,633 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 171,633 miles

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

Offside Front lower ball joint slight movement/nut not fully tight ??

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 163,772 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 157,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner cv boot twisted

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 157,715 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner cv boot twisted

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 150,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside /nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 150,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside /nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 143,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,987 miles

nearside front and offside front suspension arms (front arms) bushes soft

Pass 1 May 2019 126,347 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 126,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 117,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 109,956 miles

all tyres 3mm

Pass 9 May 2016 102,815 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cut

Fail 4 May 2016 102,815 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cut

Pass 1 May 2015 93,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,094 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread area is cut

Pass 8 May 2012 61,236 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 61,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 49,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level slightly low.

child seat offside rear.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,798 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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A1 EKJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A1 EKJ, 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 A1 EKJ registered?

A1 EKJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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