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RJ06 BGU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,623 mi
Last recorded79,623 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 BGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 79,623 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 76,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,765 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 61,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,106 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,317 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,317 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 55,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,605 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 37,855 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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RJ06 BGU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BGU, 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 BGU registered?

RJ06 BGU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is RJ06 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 BGU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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