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J9 JBN

2006 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,046 mi
Last recorded101,046 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 JBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 101,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 96,642 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in yellow, non repairable, outside tread!

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 89,563 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm outer front ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x Nails (marked in yellow).

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules (marked in yellow). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,523 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted hard to check components

Pass 8 May 2018 80,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,667 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front Strong advise;;; tyre worn inner edge

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,559 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 48,272 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,042 miles

both rear tyres cracking along tread

Fail 7 Sep 2011 27,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking along tread

o/s/f tyre cracking along tread

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,454 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

small cracks inbetween tread of all four tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,874 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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J9 JBN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J9 JBN, 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 J9 JBN registered?

J9 JBN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is J9 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 JBN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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