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OU06 JAY

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,461 mi
Last recorded122,461 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 JAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 122,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components parts are lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake just in limits

Pass 16 Aug 2025 120,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 118,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 116,082 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 112,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 107,492 miles

Parking brake just met minimum standard 16%

Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,436 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 96,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 93,676 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,090 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 90,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,628 miles

engine light on

Fail 10 Nov 2015 82,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside advise engine cover fitted

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine management light on when tested

advise oil leak

advise under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine management light on when tested

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2012 53,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,254 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2011 45,952 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,937 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 33,937 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,997 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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OU06 JAY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OU06 JAY, 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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OU06 JAY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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