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VN06 JHO

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

205,247 mi
Last recorded205,247 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 JHO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 205,247 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 205,247 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dash cam/ Phone Holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 200,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 194,613 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 190,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 184,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 177,776 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 3 Jun 2021 177,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jun 2020 174,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 169,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 160,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 154,012 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 154,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 147,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 147,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 138,280 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and starting to perish and crack

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2014 127,121 miles

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

engine oil leaks

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2013 113,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,124 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 104,178 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 104,178 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 92,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 79,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,150 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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VN06 JHO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VN06 JHO, 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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VN06 JHO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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