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CU56 KKJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,891 mi
Last recorded140,891 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 KKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 140,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 136,247 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,196 miles

Front Prop shaft missing

Nearside Front Drive shaft missing

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

Offside Front Drive shaft missing

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 134,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft missing

Nearside Front Drive shaft missing

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

Offside Front Drive shaft missing

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 127,295 miles

Engine smoking on prolonged idle.

Front Propshaft flange, in transfer box, missing, causing oil leak.

Front Propshaft missing/removed.

Nearside Front Driveshaft assembly missing/removed

Nearside Front Inner Differential casing oil seal missing, causing oil leak.

Offside Front Driveshaft assembly missing/removed

Fail 20 Apr 2022 127,292 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended Stalk missing. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine smoking on prolonged idle.

Front Propshaft flange, in transfer box, missing, causing oil leak.

Front Propshaft missing/removed.

Nearside Front Driveshaft assembly missing/removed

Nearside Front Inner Differential casing oil seal missing, causing oil leak.

Offside Front Driveshaft assembly missing/removed

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,487 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Jan 2021 122,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high set to dazzle oncoming traffic (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault in the system ( pre 1-1-2012 registered vehicle)

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2019 111,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 111,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,820 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,820 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 73,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,471 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,471 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 56,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CU56 KKJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU56 KKJ, 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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CU56 KKJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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