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SJ05 OOW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,550 mi
Last recorded104,550 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OOW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,186 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,229 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

propshaft front coupling worn

Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,229 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

propshaft front coupling worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,746 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,538 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,506 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,506 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,338 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 40,338 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,499 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,969 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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SJ05 OOW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SJ05 OOW, 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 SJ05 OOW registered?

SJ05 OOW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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