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DN56 KGA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,453 mi
Last recorded190,453 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 KGA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 190,453 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

front discs rusty inner face

Pass 13 Dec 2024 167,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp pattern slightly weak due to lens being cloudy

Pass 29 Dec 2023 149,374 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 149,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 145,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 145,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 140,032 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 140,022 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 139,992 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified signs of tampering (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear back up position lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Sep 2020 135,469 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 135,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,908 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,894 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,185 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,590 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,491 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,324 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 29 Oct 2010 49,367 miles

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)

n/s/r reverse lamp inop

Fail 19 Dec 2009 39,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 39,805 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 KGA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KGA, 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 KGA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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