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M33 JLG

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,964 mi
Last recorded117,964 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 JLG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 117,964 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,765 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2024 112,221 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 26 Sep 2024 112,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,545 miles

signs of anti freeze leak

Fail 23 Sep 2023 108,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

TPMS light on

signs of anti freeze leak

warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,480 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer corroded causing small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak from Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,588 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 102,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 101,216 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 101,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,292 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,288 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,172 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,298 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 91,298 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,023 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,136 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2009 35,222 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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M33 JLG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M33 JLG, 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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M33 JLG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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