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EY06 NKU

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,919 mi
Last recorded124,919 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 NKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 124,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,361 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 118,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

battery light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2022 110,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 110,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 101,667 miles

rear tyres worn on edges, rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,448 miles

Brake fluid dirty

Engine/Transmission soft, and showing wear movements

Knocking on transmission, under braking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater cover missing

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 100,416 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid dirty

Engine/Transmission soft, and showing wear movements

Knocking on transmission, under braking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater cover missing

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted/oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted/oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light displaying a fault

Fail 17 Aug 2017 89,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light displaying a fault

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,069 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 79,519 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,134 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,569 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,596 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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EY06 NKU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EY06 NKU, 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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EY06 NKU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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