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VN06 JUT

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,790 mi
Last recorded146,790 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 JUT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 146,790 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 140,915 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 136,974 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 136,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 134,619 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 134,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop shaft uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges,no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges,no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges,no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges,no tread (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 26 Nov 2021 130,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,744 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 112,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 May 2018 101,730 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 100,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2017 98,102 miles

Nearside Front sidewall cut not to cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 May 2016 91,403 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 86,761 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 83,087 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 83,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 76,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 72,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 66,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 58,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 43,683 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 JUT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN06 JUT, 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 VN06 JUT registered?

VN06 JUT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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