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CA56 LKL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 129,700 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 129,700 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 111,473 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 111,470 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear diff weep

oil/grease on N,S,F rack gaiter

when testing brakes on road test grinding noise from transmission ?

Pass 22 Apr 2022 105,504 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 105,497 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,237 miles

TPS LIGHT ON

both front brake back plates loose / corrosion on suspension units ./

sill x under covers fitted / chip on screen / damage to n/s/f door / slight corrosion on front x rear discs / slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2021 101,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened due to been jacked up on and interferance with drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPS LIGHT ON

both front brake back plates loose / corrosion on suspension units ./

sill x under covers fitted / chip on screen / damage to n/s/f door / slight corrosion on front x rear discs / slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,269 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on nearside and small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,848 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 66,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre 5 mm worn on edge

Offside Front tyre 5 mm worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre 4mm worn on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,763 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 54,694 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,947 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,366 miles

o/s/r disc scored

Fail 13 Jan 2011 25,366 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r disc scored

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,927 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,073 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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CA56 LKL 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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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