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RE06 XJF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,004 mi
Last recorded160,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 XJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 160,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 153,476 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 141,153 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 134,514 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 125,502 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jan 2019 116,845 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 21 Jan 2019 116,845 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,186 miles

All tyres @ 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,310 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,009 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

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 10 Jan 2015 79,627 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

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 13 Jan 2014 71,771 miles

Emissions too low to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Emissions too low to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 58,061 miles

Emissions too low to trigger smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 47,090 miles

Both front tyres worn almost smooth at inner edges due to shallower tread design

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,761 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,089 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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RE06 XJF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE06 XJF, 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 RE06 XJF registered?

RE06 XJF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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