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CU56 KXR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,972 mi
Last recorded163,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 KXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 163,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 146,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Grazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Grazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Jan 2020 124,806 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake. (1.1.18 (a))

Clutch has loud rattle when operated. Suspected possible wear of dual mass flywheel.

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust stabiliser mounted to gearbox broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 105,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Small chip in windscreen

TPMS light on

Fail 31 Jan 2019 105,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Small chip in windscreen

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,429 miles

Front Both front tyre's has perishing appear in tread blocks.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + has perishing and cracking appear in tread blocks. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + has perishing and cracking appear in tread blocks. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment require. (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,429 miles

Front Both front tyre's has perishing appear in tread blocks.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + has perishing and cracking appear in tread blocks. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + has perishing and cracking appear in tread blocks. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment require. (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 80,203 miles

Offside Inner steering rack has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2017 80,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,851 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 77,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,578 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some wear in both front brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,796 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,908 miles

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 24 Aug 2010 35,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,325 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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CU56 KXR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU56 KXR, 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 CU56 KXR registered?

CU56 KXR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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