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DG56 NJN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,155 mi
Last recorded154,155 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 154,155 miles

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 149,423 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 149,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,864 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak.

Fail 12 Oct 2023 144,864 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 141,419 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 141,419 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,324 miles

Nearside Front headlight washing unit missing

Pass 11 Sep 2020 134,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 132,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack evident (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 132,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,166 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 126,803 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported broken bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,097 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,494 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 103,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,489 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2013 91,484 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,647 miles

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,717 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 58,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,695 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,436 miles

cut to o/s/r tyre tread but not to cord

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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DG56 NJN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG56 NJN, 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 DG56 NJN registered?

DG56 NJN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is DG56 NJN safe to buy?

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