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BJ56 EWG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,155 mi
Last recorded151,155 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 151,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 135,077 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 134,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 126,698 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 118,876 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 118,747 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,683 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 106,683 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,988 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 101,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,705 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,483 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

top engine covers fitted obscuring engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

top engine covers fitted obscuring engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,806 miles

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,839 miles

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

the nearside rear suspension bump stop/shock dust cover is deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,044 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,904 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,956 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 EWG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EWG, 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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BJ56 EWG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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