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BK06 UKH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,282 mi
Last recorded146,282 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 146,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 137,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 125,038 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 115,404 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 115,404 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 105,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 98,916 miles

Oil leak ()

head light, side switch broken

Fail 11 May 2017 98,897 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

head light, side switch broken

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,989 miles

washer bottle warning light on

Head light switch knob missing

Fail 29 Mar 2016 90,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread at 2.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Head light switch knob missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.00m on in side edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.00 m put tyre side wall damaged not through to cords (4.1.E.1)

washer bottle warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,086 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions. no result recorded.too clean

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,144 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 Sep 2011 27,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,454 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 UKH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

BK06 UKH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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