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BJ06 VBX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,794 mi
Last recorded119,794 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 119,794 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 119,794 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 110,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 105,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside also perished and cuts to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and cuts in tread

brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Jun 2017 99,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside also perished and cuts to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and cuts in tread

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

brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Jun 2017 99,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside also perished and cuts to the cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and cuts in tread

brake pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2016 90,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,301 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 76,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,457 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,592 miles

emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the readings

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BJ06 VBX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BJ06 VBX, 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 BJ06 VBX registered?

BJ06 VBX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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