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GK55 AWO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,087 mi
Last recorded171,087 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 AWO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 171,087 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 167,152 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel has weld repair

Fail 11 Nov 2020 167,129 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely parking brake (binding) (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely parking brake (binding) (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 160,277 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 160,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,138 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 138,736 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Turbo (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,884 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not connected

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,573 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 88,725 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 80,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,075 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,293 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,290 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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GK55 AWO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK55 AWO, 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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What year was GK55 AWO registered?

GK55 AWO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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