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RJ06 NYL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,375 mi
Last recorded121,375 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 121,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper retaining clip missing

Nearside Front Wing damaged

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,774 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 116,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,803 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 107,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,105 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 100,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light indicates a fault

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,757 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front tyres becoming worn

Fail 21 Dec 2016 88,757 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front tyres becoming worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,535 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,515 miles

possible fuel leak at filter area

Fail 6 Sep 2012 58,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

possible fuel leak at filter area

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,831 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 17,427 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 17,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NYL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

RJ06 NYL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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