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BX56 EJA

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,861 mi
Last recorded125,861 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 EJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,861 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 121,803 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,057 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,199 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside rear and nearside front tyres wearing at approx 3mm.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside rear and nearside front tyres wearing at approx 3mm.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,678 miles

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

Front tyres cracking

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,134 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,142 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front number plate cracked but not affecting letters/figures

Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,034 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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BX56 EJA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX56 EJA, 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 BX56 EJA registered?

BX56 EJA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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