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CA56 JKV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,964 mi
Last recorded149,964 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 JKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 149,964 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 142,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2021 142,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2020 109,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge and 3mmm in places on main thread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring loose.

Offside Rear Electrical wiring loose.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,944 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 102,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has 3 MM tread

No EPB fitted to this car

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Suspect both front coil springs incorrectly mounted unable to confirm

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,223 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,800 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,628 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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CA56 JKV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA56 JKV, 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 CA56 JKV registered?

CA56 JKV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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