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RO06 NTJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,168 mi
Last recorded164,168 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 NTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 164,168 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 164,159 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 155,665 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 155,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 143,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 135,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,120 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,581 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,242 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside mirror housing missing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,494 miles

The nearside wing mirror is not securing in place.

The offside wing mirror cover is missing exposing unprotected edges.

The tyre warning systems warning light is on and there is a nail in the offside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 40,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,208 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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RO06 NTJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO06 NTJ, 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 RO06 NTJ registered?

RO06 NTJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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