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CF55 KMU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

208,233 mi
Last recorded208,233 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 KMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 208,233 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 207,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 200,288 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 188,059 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 188,056 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken/also slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside correct n/s/ brake light not working substituated by one of th tail lights.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 169,569 miles

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

parking brake only just meeting minimum braking effort.

Pass 21 May 2019 157,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 152,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 140,905 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 140,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 125,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 111,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,119 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,119 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,236 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,365 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 60,365 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,364 miles

sump sheild fitted. nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,419 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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CF55 KMU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CF55 KMU, 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 CF55 KMU registered?

CF55 KMU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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