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VE56 CJX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,396 mi
Last recorded117,396 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 CJX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 117,396 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 114,715 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 114,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 110,792 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,329 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 107,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,337 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,423 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 89,512 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inside. Attention advised ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 81,382 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticking (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inside. Attention advised ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,362 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,154 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,448 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,126 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,539 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 27,534 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,221 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,674 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,889 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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VE56 CJX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE56 CJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE56 CJX registered?

VE56 CJX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2006.

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