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AP55 KVM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,427 mi
Last recorded186,427 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 186,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 180,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 171,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to outer sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper arm insecure,but still clears screen

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 164,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 164,719 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 157,597 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 157,446 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished on outter sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 151,358 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 151,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 144,635 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 136,889 miles

engine cover fitted restricting inspection

under tray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2015 130,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 130,922 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 125,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 122,167 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 112,038 miles

prake pad warning light on

Pass 4 May 2011 104,485 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 104,485 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 88,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,400 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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AP55 KVM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP55 KVM, 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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AP55 KVM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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