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WJ06 JVG

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,294 mi
Last recorded108,294 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 JVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 108,294 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,368 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged N/S and O/S tread blocks damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 96,142 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S in tread/slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 90,137 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 81,533 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 81,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 75,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 69,155 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 63,010 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,867 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,007 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 49,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,310 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 32,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,538 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,134 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 23,134 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,322 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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WJ06 JVG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJ06 JVG, 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 WJ06 JVG registered?

WJ06 JVG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ06 JVG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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