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NC56 EJU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,367 mi
Last recorded152,367 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 EJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 152,367 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2023 152,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 151,000 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 146,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 146,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 137,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 109,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

under side covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 100,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,592 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 94,513 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 94,461 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,795 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,047 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,514 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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NC56 EJU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NC56 EJU, 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 NC56 EJU registered?

NC56 EJU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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