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RE06 XJN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,347 mi
Last recorded180,347 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 XJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 180,347 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front retaining spring missing from caliper

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear retaining spring missing from caliper

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

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

under tray lose

Pass 19 Oct 2024 168,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 155,474 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 155,419 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake inadequately mounted RETAINING SPRING MISSING (1.1.21 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,300 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 141,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 130,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti rattle spring missing of caliper

Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,543 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 119,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,637 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,871 miles

Front Front wipers smearing.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,991 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,502 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,434 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 54,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,736 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 XJN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

RE06 XJN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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