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CK56 ZZN

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,651 mi
Last recorded111,651 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 ZZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,651 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 111,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 111,635 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,118 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,753 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 92,686 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,252 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 71,162 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,750 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 64,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 61,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,635 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 52,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,092 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,933 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,095 miles

damage to outer sidewall on offside front tyre

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 ZZN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 CK56 ZZN, 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 CK56 ZZN registered?

CK56 ZZN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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