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J90 EVM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,519 mi
Last recorded108,519 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 EVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 108,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 104,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens crazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,325 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 99,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 99,308 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 99,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,895 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,789 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 96,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure and catching brakes.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate insecure and catching brakes.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket mount snapped to gearbox.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,479 miles

Parking brake on limit @ 16%

Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,479 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 95,479 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,605 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,952 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

main beam bulbs fitted wrong

Fail 31 Jan 2015 69,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

main beam bulbs fitted wrong

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,357 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 26,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,029 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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J90 EVM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J90 EVM, 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 J90 EVM registered?

J90 EVM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is J90 EVM safe to buy?

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