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MT06 NSJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 NSJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 134,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 134,402 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,673 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,673 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 113,673 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 113,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 110,561 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2018 110,561 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,405 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,051 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,598 miles

Rear child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,162 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 78,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,185 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,007 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,447 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,787 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 57,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged, not deep enough to reach the cords

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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MT06 NSJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT06 NSJ, 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 MT06 NSJ registered?

MT06 NSJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is MT06 NSJ safe to buy?

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