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BK56 BYA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,884 mi
Last recorded129,884 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 BYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,884 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,358 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 120,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 101,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 101,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,518 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,518 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2010 43,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 39,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,825 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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BK56 BYA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK56 BYA, 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 BK56 BYA registered?

BK56 BYA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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