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RJ06 NWA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,713 mi
Last recorded162,713 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 NWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 162,713 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 162,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 148,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 136,123 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 123,482 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 117,349 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Central Exhaust system hanger broken but not resulting in the exhaust system being insecure

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 11 Aug 2017 117,349 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Central Exhaust system hanger broken but not resulting in the exhaust system being insecure

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 18 Jul 2017 116,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tyre

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,787 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 104,771 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 94,868 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 94,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear & nearside rear seatbelts not fully inspected.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 81,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear & nearside rear seatbelts not fully inspected.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 66,032 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 52,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,544 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 NWA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RJ06 NWA, 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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RJ06 NWA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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