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MF06 FJA

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 FJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 104,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 100,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,444 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 96,444 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,883 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 88,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,575 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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 7 Jun 2017 69,397 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 69,397 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 62,741 miles

full under-trays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,865 miles

All tyres cracked on outer tread edge and in the tread area

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 48,938 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,922 miles

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

Splitting to n/s and o/s front and rear tyres.

Pass 20 May 2011 30,473 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,879 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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MF06 FJA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF06 FJA, 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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MF06 FJA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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