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DV56 KKU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,016 mi
Last recorded148,016 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 KKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 148,013 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 137,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 137,776 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,952 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,833 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 117,829 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 92,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 86,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,959 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2016 71,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2015 65,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light illuminated at time of test

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,149 miles

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

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,034 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 27,034 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,917 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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DV56 KKU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DV56 KKU, 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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DV56 KKU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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