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K155 NMM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,366 mi
Last recorded127,366 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 NMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 127,366 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2021 124,280 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera and mounting bonded to the windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake slips from fully on to three quarter on (1.1.6 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke on idle (8.2.2.2 (c))

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 117,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 117,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall of tyre 245-40-19 98w XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 117,060 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 117,060 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 117,045 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

4x4 lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Dec 2017 113,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,268 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 102,870 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 102,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 96,119 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,733 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 81,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,615 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

plastic covers fitted to sills and under vehicle at time of test

tyre pressure warning light on at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,250 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear at time of test

plastic covers fitted to sills and under vehicle at time of test

Pass 21 May 2010 46,809 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 46,805 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn low....rear tyres wearing low....

Fail 18 Jun 2009 39,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,000 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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K155 NMM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K155 NMM, 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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K155 NMM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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