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RN55 NSJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 NSJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 128,114 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre URP

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Underside Components Corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2026 128,021 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre URP

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pad Warning Lamp On - Pads Close to Limit

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Underside Components Corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2025 121,791 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 115,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 115,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/55/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,803 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 101,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,352 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around rear rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,385 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 82,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,180 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,106 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 71,106 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rears and o/sfront tyres on 2mm

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,510 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,370 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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RN55 NSJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RN55 NSJ, 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 RN55 NSJ registered?

RN55 NSJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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