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GJ56 AOO

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,419 mi
Last recorded118,419 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 AOO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 118,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 117,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 117,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,208 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,145 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-55x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,905 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,923 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 69,923 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,556 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,751 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,213 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 48,208 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,157 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,827 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges not considered full depth tread from new

Fail 24 Aug 2010 32,820 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low on edges not considered full depth tread from new

o/s/r tyre had cut in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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GJ56 AOO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ56 AOO, 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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GJ56 AOO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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