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MJ56 BTU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,568 mi
Last recorded163,568 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 BTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 163,568 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 147,080 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 147,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2017 137,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,105 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Rear rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 116,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,942 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,254 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 77,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,336 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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MJ56 BTU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ56 BTU, 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 MJ56 BTU registered?

MJ56 BTU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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