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ST06 XEJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,877 mi
Last recorded180,877 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 180,877 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 172,022 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trey fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 143,447 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 135,032 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 135,032 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 123,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Disc backing plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front Disc backing plate deteriorated

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

front wipers worn

Fail 26 Jun 2017 123,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Disc backing plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front Disc backing plate deteriorated

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

front wipers worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,857 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,769 miles

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 4 Jul 2013 76,130 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,322 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crankshaft pulley is deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2010 36,238 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 36,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,699 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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ST06 XEJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST06 XEJ, 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 ST06 XEJ registered?

ST06 XEJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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