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K500 ROX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,069 mi
Last recorded158,069 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 ROX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 158,069 miles

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

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

offside rear inner & outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2025 144,220 miles

advise tyers on limet

Pass 24 Jun 2024 128,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has been run on flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 97,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,090 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 96,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,837 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tow hitch/ball missing at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2015 76,837 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front tyre cut

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tow hitch/ball missing at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,180 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,792 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2011 53,792 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,112 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,670 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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K500 ROX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K500 ROX, 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 K500 ROX registered?

K500 ROX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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