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K2 SFA

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 SFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 135,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 130,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 125,799 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 120,923 miles

Oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jul 2022 117,340 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 112,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 107,487 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 107,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,979 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 95,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,509 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,975 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 57,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,494 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,558 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,092 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 36,090 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,006 miles

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

All tyres worn to approx 3mm

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,926 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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K2 SFA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 K2 SFA, 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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K2 SFA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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