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SJ53 HHH

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,264 mi
Last recorded173,264 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HHH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 173,264 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 162,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 May 2025 162,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 152,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 145,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 131,903 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,793 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 124,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 118,763 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,126 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 104,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,556 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,749 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,325 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,362 miles

gearbox antivibration rubber insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,704 miles

gear box damper loose

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,004 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,968 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 29,968 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,144 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 24,144 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,099 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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SJ53 HHH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SJ53 HHH, 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 SJ53 HHH registered?

SJ53 HHH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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