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BN06 LKV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,143 mi
Last recorded152,143 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 LKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 152,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 152,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 146,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor

nearside front & both rear tyres below 3mm

rear axle & suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 141,213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 135,465 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 3 Aug 2022 131,228 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brakes tested by decelerometer

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 17 Aug 2021 127,394 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Fail 17 Aug 2021 127,394 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 122,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 113,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front brake pads worn lower than nearside front

Fail 8 May 2019 113,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front brake pads worn lower than nearside front

Pass 16 May 2018 104,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 104,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 0mm - not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm - not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 83,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,822 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush BOTH (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 May 2015 64,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 26,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,387 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 20,387 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake pads low 4mm

Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,073 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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BN06 LKV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN06 LKV, 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 BN06 LKV registered?

BN06 LKV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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