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CU06 MKD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,743 mi
Last recorded181,743 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 MKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 181,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Parking brake lever has little reserve of travel

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 180,986 miles

General corrosion to under body components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

T.P.M.S light on

Pass 27 Sep 2023 180,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 180,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 180,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 10 Sep 2022 180,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235.50.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 179,221 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable a.b.s ring heavy corroded (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable a.b.s ring heavy corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on

Pass 24 Sep 2020 175,183 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 175,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 173,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 173,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 168,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 137,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 130,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 128,952 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 128,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,189 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,725 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,155 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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CU06 MKD 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 77.3%.

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 CU06 MKD, 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 CU06 MKD registered?

CU06 MKD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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