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CA56 JLO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,863 mi
Last recorded154,863 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 JLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 154,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 150,262 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 144,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 139,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 136,532 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 136,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 122,066 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 122,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,831 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 108,831 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside inop binding (1.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,752 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,469 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,391 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 84,762 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 84,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2013 78,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,843 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,692 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

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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CA56 JLO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CA56 JLO, 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 CA56 JLO registered?

CA56 JLO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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