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JA51 RYA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 RYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 131,583 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,834 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 128,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,796 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,048 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 111,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,712 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,908 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 67,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 62,104 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 54,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,833 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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JA51 RYA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JA51 RYA, 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 JA51 RYA registered?

JA51 RYA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is JA51 RYA safe to buy?

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