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SJ06 OWR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,515 mi
Last recorded128,515 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 OWR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 128,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,590 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 122,590 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 117,987 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 114,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,656 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 89,203 miles

Both front tyres worn to edges.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S mirror backing slightly unsecure and repaired with tape.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,203 miles

Both front tyres worn to edges.

O/S mirror backing slightly unsecure and repaired with tape.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 43,205 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 43,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres worn to insdes of tread.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,500 miles

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

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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SJ06 OWR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SJ06 OWR, 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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SJ06 OWR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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