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RJ06 ARX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

191,031 mi
Last recorded191,031 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ARX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 191,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 179,067 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 179,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 168,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 150,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 143,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 132,966 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 117,398 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 117,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,597 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 111,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,266 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,408 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,042 miles

emissons to clean for print out

Pass 11 May 2013 79,972 miles

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,496 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2011 59,787 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 50,681 miles

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 12 May 2009 39,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RJ06 ARX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ06 ARX, 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 RJ06 ARX registered?

RJ06 ARX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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