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CA56 KLJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

125,093 mi
Last recorded125,093 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 125,093 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end locking tab (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 120,304 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive fumes in bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY

Fail 23 Jun 2025 119,966 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive fumes in bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY

Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 113,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to test due to excessive play in suspension/steering (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front,rear arm inner bolt moving (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front,rear arm inner bolt moving (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess play

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front excessive play in suspension components further inpection needed after replacement of worn parts

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 6 Jun 2023 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 103,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 103,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,210 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2021 99,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 26 May 2020 95,375 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 95,369 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,786 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs have corrosion inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs have corrosion inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,736 miles

Oil leak oil leak from right hand side of the top of the engine looking from underneath

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are corroded inner and outer faces reducing breaking area (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 82,735 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads below limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets not spraying water on the screen (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear no plates (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs on both sides corroded and lipped inner and outer faces reducing breaking area (3.5.1i)

Oil leak oil leak from right hand side of the top of the engine looking from underneath

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are corroded inner and outer faces reducing breaking area (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,979 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 72,979 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp loose - missing nut (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,832 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 50,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,623 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,332 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking 235/55/17 99H 022597

offside rear tyre is cracking 235/55/17 99H 022597

Fail 19 Dec 2011 29,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking 235/55/17 99H 022597

offside rear tyre is cracking 235/55/17 99H 022597

Pass 22 Dec 2010 23,224 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 23,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,170 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 KLJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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