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BJ56 XRB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,102 mi
Last recorded154,102 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XRB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 154,102 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,717 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 150,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 146,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 142,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 139,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 135,280 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 135,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 130,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 123,104 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,228 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system light iluminated indicating fault.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,930 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres worn inside edge smooth in places

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front and offside rear tyres worn inside edge smooth in places

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,568 miles

Emissions Result 0.01, too low for machine to register.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 75,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,760 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 51,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 32,394 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 XRB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

BJ56 XRB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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