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DE53 MJS

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,709 mi
Last recorded134,709 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MJS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 134,709 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 133,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,058 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

full under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 130,011 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

full under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 123,620 miles

Central Front Lower under tray slight damaged

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

Pass 9 Jul 2017 111,590 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2017 111,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,394 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 115,388 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 100,071 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 90,324 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,324 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 80,620 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 65,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,043 miles

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 16 Jan 2009 15,457 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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DE53 MJS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE53 MJS, 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 DE53 MJS registered?

DE53 MJS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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