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CA03 KEY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,874 mi
Last recorded161,874 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 KEY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 161,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 156,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,643 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,174 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 135,174 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,415 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 127,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 115,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 107,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,141 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 67,773 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 59,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2011 52,459 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 40,740 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,803 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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CA03 KEY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 CA03 KEY, 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 CA03 KEY registered?

CA03 KEY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is CA03 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 KEY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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