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AJ06 VSN

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,560 mi
Last recorded165,560 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VSN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 165,560 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 165,560 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 161,042 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 161,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 157,013 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 150,956 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 150,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,030 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 140,458 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 140,458 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 132,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,698 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre and wheel damaged from roadside kerbing.

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 107,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre and wheel damaged from roadside kerbing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,836 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 87,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 77,544 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 65,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 53,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 40,951 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 40,951 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 30,425 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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AJ06 VSN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ06 VSN, 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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AJ06 VSN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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