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BJ56 XRW

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,351 mi
Last recorded149,351 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XRW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 130,418 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 130,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,608 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 105,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 95,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,925 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 84,925 miles

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

Engine and under covers fitted

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,134 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,028 miles

slight vibration on idle

small oil leak

tyres out of shape slightly

corrosion on all brake discs

side repeaters slightly dull

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain areas

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,242 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 11 Mar 2013 33,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,058 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 29,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,928 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear,unable to check seat belt fully.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 23,764 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted nearside rear,unable to check seat belt fully.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,311 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

nearside front tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

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 XRW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue 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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

BJ56 XRW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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