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RH03 JNR

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH03 JNR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 116,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 130,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Will need attention in the near future (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 130,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall [225/45R17] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [245/40R17] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Will need attention in the near future (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 110,640 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 106,235 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 106,235 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 120,602 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 120,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 103,295 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 103,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,969 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 109,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 101,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above differential (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 101,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above differential (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,892 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Fail 19 Dec 2020 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,648 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 89,175 miles

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

coolent level light on dash but coolent level ok

Pass 13 Dec 2019 96,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,234 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,567 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 65,251 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2016 55,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,617 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,928 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,578 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,241 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,058 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 7,052 miles

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

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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RH03 JNR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 RH03 JNR, 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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RH03 JNR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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