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DM06 JAM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,548 mi
Last recorded105,548 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM06 JAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 105,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,424 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 78,845 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 78,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 74,052 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 62,594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,253 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2017 51,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,764 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,970 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,151 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,390 miles

engine overfilled with oil

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,720 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,760 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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DM06 JAM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DM06 JAM, 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 DM06 JAM registered?

DM06 JAM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is DM06 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM06 JAM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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