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BK06 LUW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,306 mi
Last recorded143,306 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 LUW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 143,306 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bumpstops broken up

damage to nsf wing / bumper

headlights discolored

rear wiper split

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2024 134,649 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 134,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 129,861 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside and starting to wear through outer layer of tyre. No cord visible at time of test. Tyre Also perished. This tyre should be replaced ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside and starting to wear through outer layer of tyre. No cord visible at time of test. Tyre Also perished. This tyre should be replaced ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 129,861 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside and starting to wear through outer layer of tyre. No cord visible at time of test. Tyre Also perished. This tyre should be replaced ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside and starting to wear through outer layer of tyre. No cord visible at time of test. Tyre Also perished. This tyre should be replaced ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 126,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,761 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 119,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 109,521 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 109,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working poss pump fault (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,817 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 81,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,316 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,316 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,129 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut on offside rear tyre outer side wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,052 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,052 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 LUW 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 69.6%.

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 LUW, 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 BK06 LUW registered?

BK06 LUW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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