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K31 LCW

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 LCW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 92,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,559 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 88,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 88,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,436 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 70,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,170 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front seat belt unable to test as baby seat fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Mar 2018 62,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front seat belt unable to test as baby seat fitted

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,335 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,084 miles

both rear tyres wearing low . on 3mm

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,845 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 21,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,622 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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K31 LCW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 K31 LCW, 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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K31 LCW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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