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JV56 JVV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

202,658 mi
Last recorded202,658 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV56 JVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 202,658 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 181,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 157,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 138,827 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 126,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 113,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 108,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,732 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 99,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,107 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,734 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,949 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 43,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 road tyres @4mm tread depth,raised shoulder treads wearing thin

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

both lower ends of front coil springs seatted in rubber stops but not located at very ends of lower spring seat

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 10 Feb 2011 43,820 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 road tyres @4mm tread depth,raised shoulder treads wearing thin

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

both lower ends of front coil springs seatted in rubber stops but not located at very ends of lower spring seat

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,611 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake inbalance

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,330 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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JV56 JVV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JV56 JVV, 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 JV56 JVV registered?

JV56 JVV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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