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RJ56 EEX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,262 mi
Last recorded165,262 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 EEX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 165,262 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 158,583 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 151,529 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 145,783 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 141,500 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 135,608 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,991 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,571 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 91,571 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,815 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,291 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,695 miles

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

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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RJ56 EEX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RJ56 EEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ56 EEX registered?

RJ56 EEX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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