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CK56 KFG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,536 mi
Last recorded194,536 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 KFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 194,536 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 192,575 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 188,174 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 188,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 183,041 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 173,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 163,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 163,104 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 158,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside reverse light not working

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 152,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 137,698 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 137,698 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,583 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 120,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,789 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 107,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,517 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,470 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,909 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,909 miles

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

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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CK56 KFG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CK56 KFG, 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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CK56 KFG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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