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DN56 KFJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,526 mi
Last recorded145,526 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 KFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 145,526 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,393 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,765 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,267 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,626 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,161 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 86,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,877 miles

bonnet damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2018 76,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden wheel/tyre touching shock absorber (2.4.A.1b)

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

bonnet damaged

wipers split on ends

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,663 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,796 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,914 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 43,914 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,990 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 25,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,997 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 KFJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN56 KFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN56 KFJ registered?

DN56 KFJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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