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CA56 KLS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,780 mi
Last recorded168,780 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 168,780 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

TPMS warning on

Fail 6 Jun 2025 168,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

TPMS warning on

Pass 17 May 2024 161,316 miles

Nearside Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 161,303 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SUNSTRIP (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 152,425 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 143,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.47mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23mm 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,957 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 120,610 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 120,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2018 103,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2018 103,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,985 miles

No emmissions reading

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,614 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre completely bald on inside edge

Offside Front tyre completely bald on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,734 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 60,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 60,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,369 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,596 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 KLS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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