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BL56 BJU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,666 mi
Last recorded142,666 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 142,666 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 142,666 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 134,121 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 134,120 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power Steering Making a Noise

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

em light on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,805 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 95,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,124 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

all tyres void of tread on edges

oil leak from boost pipe

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,758 miles

Oil leak

Rear 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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BL56 BJU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL56 BJU, 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 BL56 BJU registered?

BL56 BJU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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