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BK06 JFY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,386 mi
Last recorded134,386 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 JFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged Offside and nearside front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,645 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 117,645 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 115,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,609 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,222 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,270 miles

under tray fitted obscuring underside components.

Fail 28 Sep 2019 94,270 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring underside components.

Pass 29 Sep 2018 81,142 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,679 miles

cuts all around outer side wall both front tyres

Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,679 miles

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

cuts all around outer side wall both front tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,491 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/45 x 19 95 w ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,868 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 52,863 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 49,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,126 miles

Emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 5 Jun 2012 39,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jun 2012 39,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2011 33,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 27,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,609 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 21,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BK06 JFY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BK06 JFY, 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 BK06 JFY registered?

BK06 JFY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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