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AF06 JHE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 JHE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 136,905 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 122,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad starting to brake up due to over heating.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 122,545 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad starting to brake up due to over heating.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light on.

Fail 19 Nov 2021 121,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light on.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has cracking in tread /side wall also has cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 120,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has cracking in tread /side wall also has cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,304 miles

front tyres perished/cracking, offside front wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,599 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 109,590 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread remove thin plastic film (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,940 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 104,940 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high offside front (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,596 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake pad warning wire loose

o/s/f brake disc shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2011 71,351 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,540 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 57,363 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 7,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,327 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 37,327 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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AF06 JHE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AF06 JHE, 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 AF06 JHE registered?

AF06 JHE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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