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NJ02 EPH

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,741 mi
Last recorded145,741 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 EPH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 145,741 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 139,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met, may need adjusting or repair

Pass 30 May 2023 131,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 128,944 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive significant leak from front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 123,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 115,453 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,660 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,819 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,199 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 57,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,213 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 48,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,145 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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NJ02 EPH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NJ02 EPH, 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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NJ02 EPH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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