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RJ56 YUL

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YUL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 132,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed possible blocked centre box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both NS and OS shocks (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 131,693 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 131,693 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 119,823 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,569 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,705 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 103,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,973 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,227 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 88,194 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 83,958 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 83,836 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 77,810 miles

All tyres are slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,651 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,679 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,353 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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RJ56 YUL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUL, 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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RJ56 YUL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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