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NU06 JNK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,405 mi
Last recorded166,405 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 JNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 166,405 miles

Rattling and vibration when clutch pedal is pressed to engage gears.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 152,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,019 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,781 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 124,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 109,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,957 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 93,957 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear drake discs scured corroded on outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,565 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 61,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,281 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 JNK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU06 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

NU06 JNK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is NU06 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU06 JNK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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