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MJ06 EXM

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,007 mi
Last recorded120,007 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 EXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 120,007 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 115,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 112,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,953 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 103,645 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 99,848 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 99,269 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 84,525 miles

child seat fitted to nsr

Fail 25 May 2016 84,525 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted to nsr

Pass 16 May 2015 76,801 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 68,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,437 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 55,381 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,002 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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MJ06 EXM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MJ06 EXM, 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 MJ06 EXM registered?

MJ06 EXM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is MJ06 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ06 EXM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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