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AV56 JUJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,013 mi
Last recorded130,013 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 JUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 130,013 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,542 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 117,907 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 109,520 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,889 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,885 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,880 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 74,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 61,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,890 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 May 2013 46,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,915 miles

crakes in both front tyres and o/s/r treads and side walls

sall cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 27,109 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,878 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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AV56 JUJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AV56 JUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 JUJ registered?

AV56 JUJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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