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NU06 ERJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,263 mi
Last recorded106,263 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 ERJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2025 106,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rearmost silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 103,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 101,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,992 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

parking brake has very little reserve travel remaining

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,820 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,802 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 25 Mar 2018 85,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,023 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front tyres getting low on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted unable to check some parts.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,297 miles

Both front tyres starting wear low

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,670 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 31,645 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,565 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,022 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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NU06 ERJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU06 ERJ, 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 NU06 ERJ registered?

NU06 ERJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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