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GJ06 HKB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,225 mi
Last recorded129,225 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 HKB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 129,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2025 129,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2024 123,266 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear axel corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 120,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 117,815 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,372 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 117,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,910 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,915 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 104,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,539 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,657 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 82,642 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 82,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,839 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,839 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,588 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,994 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,994 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 24 Feb 2010 44,314 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 44,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,729 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,729 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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GJ06 HKB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 GJ06 HKB, 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 GJ06 HKB registered?

GJ06 HKB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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