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BJ56 EWK

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,569 mi
Last recorded147,569 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 147,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 142,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 139,790 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 139,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,545 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 101,272 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 100,776 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side/offside tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,188 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,987 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,665 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,975 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EWK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 EWK registered?

BJ56 EWK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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