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EX56 EJA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 EJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 132,846 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 132,845 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,256 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 116,256 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,010 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 100,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,650 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 83,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,307 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,960 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 60,915 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,285 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted blocking view of some lower components

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,958 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 40,000 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 40,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 36,170 miles

both front tyres have perished in the tread area

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,001 miles

front & rear brake discs rusty

front tyres cracking in treads

Fail 3 Dec 2012 31,001 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front & rear brake discs rusty

front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,432 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 26,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,727 miles

all tyres - tread beginning to deteriorate dunlop sp sport 01 front 235/50 r18 97v rear 255/45 r18 91v

brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 21,727 miles

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

all tyres - tread beginning to deteriorate dunlop sp sport 01 front 235/50 r18 97v rear 255/45 r18 91v

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,415 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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EX56 EJA 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 60.9%.

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 EX56 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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EX56 EJA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2006.

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