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X300 NJL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

266,660 mi
Last recorded266,660 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 NJL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 266,660 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 242,369 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 218,805 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 191,541 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 173,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,974 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 156,974 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 141,288 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 7 Feb 2020 141,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,771 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 115,541 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 1 Dec 2016 96,393 miles

front plate has slight damage

Fail 1 Dec 2016 96,393 miles

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

front plate has slight damage

Pass 12 Dec 2015 76,195 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)

diesel smoke ok, but not detectable.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,885 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,740 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 51,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,251 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 43,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,729 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,851 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 23,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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X300 NJL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X300 NJL, 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 X300 NJL registered?

X300 NJL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is X300 NJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X300 NJL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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