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SJ06 UAD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,718 mi
Last recorded174,718 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 UAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 174,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

bonnet pull handle broken

n/s/front back plate insecure

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 17 Feb 2026 174,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front NSF/OSF suspension arm bushes worn .near side contaminated with oil.

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn 3.3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bad oil leak from engine & gear box .

bonnet pull cable snapped

Pass 26 Feb 2025 165,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet release handle missing

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2024 153,492 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 153,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 139,875 miles

Headlamps flicker intermittently

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 139,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Wheel arch liner fouling tyre on steering lock (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamps flicker intermittently

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 124,619 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak from the engine area

bonnet pull handle broken

Pass 25 Jan 2021 115,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake travel long

Fail 25 Jan 2021 115,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake travel long

Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure near rack gaitor (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,801 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

wear inner edges both rear tyres 255/45/18

Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,832 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,856 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,510 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,221 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,395 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 38,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

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

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)

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

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

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS

Fail 15 Dec 2009 38,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

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

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)

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

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

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS

Fail 8 Jan 2009 30,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,171 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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SJ06 UAD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UAD, 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 UAD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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