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BJ06 VFX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,946 mi
Last recorded140,946 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 140,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,900 miles

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,757 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 118,754 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

slight play detected in steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2020 109,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding stiff on rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing CV grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2019 103,817 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 103,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,625 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,566 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,774 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,125 miles

light corrosion front brake discs edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,897 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 63,897 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 56,399 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,791 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 46,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 31,529 miles

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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BJ06 VFX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

BJ06 VFX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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