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MY06 MJB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,987 mi
Last recorded164,987 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY06 MJB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 164,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 161,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 158,302 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 154,011 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 153,989 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 151,387 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 148,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 141,930 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 141,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 138,378 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 138,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 123,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,999 miles

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,977 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 91,286 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 91,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 73,953 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 60,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 49,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 37,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 26,379 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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MY06 MJB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MY06 MJB, 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 MY06 MJB registered?

MY06 MJB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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