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B22 BPJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,764 mi
Last recorded156,764 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 BPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 156,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 152,725 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 21,336 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 21,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 143,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 135,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear underfloor panels fitted

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

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

slight leaks detected from engine and rear differential

Fail 30 Aug 2022 135,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear underfloor panels fitted

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

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

slight leaks detected from engine and rear differential

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,977 miles

engine oil lekking

rear diff oil lekking

Fail 28 Aug 2021 122,968 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil lekking

rear diff oil lekking

Pass 18 Aug 2020 111,559 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 107,341 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,931 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,217 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,734 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,699 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,905 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,845 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,377 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 23,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,208 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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B22 BPJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B22 BPJ, 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 B22 BPJ registered?

B22 BPJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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