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BJ56 ETT

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,561 mi
Last recorded149,561 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ETT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 149,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 147,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 139,715 miles

Central couple of dead cells in high stop

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 139,713 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central couple of dead cells in high stop

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 135,975 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,259 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 104,865 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,758 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,325 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 22 Feb 2012 58,790 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,175 miles

Engine oil leak

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 57,175 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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 27 Oct 2010 48,208 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,983 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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BJ56 ETT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BJ56 ETT, 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 BJ56 ETT registered?

BJ56 ETT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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