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SE06 EXJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,247 mi
Last recorded159,247 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 EXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 159,247 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe corrodet

Fail 4 May 2023 159,247 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe corrodet

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 151,811 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 151,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 136,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 120,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 120,662 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 112,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,393 miles

Front Lower front suspension balljoints had slight play x2

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres low tread/worn inner edges

covers fitted

oil level required topping up before carrying out test

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2017 104,393 miles

Front Lower front suspension balljoints had slight play x2

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres low tread/worn inner edges

covers fitted

oil level required topping up before carrying out test

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,997 miles

Front Lower x2 front suspension balljoints have slight play

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre valve damaged

Rear x2 tyres wearing inner edges

covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 85,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 774,387 miles

off side rear parking brake poor effort

Fail 22 Apr 2014 77,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

off side rear parking brake poor effort

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,926 miles

off side rear parking brake low effort

rubbing noise from off side rear brake

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,732 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,878 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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SE06 EXJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SE06 EXJ, 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 SE06 EXJ registered?

SE06 EXJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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