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DN56 KFF

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,938 mi
Last recorded139,938 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 KFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,938 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jan 2026 139,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,821 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 128,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 127,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 111,363 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 107,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,936 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,878 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,179 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,485 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,935 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,381 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,693 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 Front 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 1 Dec 2009 25,861 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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DN56 KFF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DN56 KFF, 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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DN56 KFF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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