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JFZ 288

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 288
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 131,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 128,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 122,273 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 122,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 116,098 miles

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,270 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 98,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake pads low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 87,062 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake pads low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,874 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 50,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,295 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,033 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,995 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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JFZ 288 is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JFZ 288, 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 JFZ 288 registered?

JFZ 288 is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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