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K88 CAA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,743 mi
Last recorded122,743 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 CAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 122,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 120,849 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Exhaust flexi join poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2024 118,360 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2023 115,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 112,323 miles

under tray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Fail 1 Aug 2022 112,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,387 miles

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Jul 2020 103,800 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged temperamental -worked at time of test but advise attention (7.1.2 (d))

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

some diesel smoke omitting

Fail 27 Jul 2020 103,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended inoperative (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged temperamental -worked at time of test but advise attention (7.1.2 (d))

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

some diesel smoke omitting

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,822 miles

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge ,advise renewing soon

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

front number plate cracked

tpms light illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

emissions only just met limit

oil leak

under bonnet covers fitted but smell of fuel

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,015 miles

movement in front wishbone bushes (limited vision due to plastic covers)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

movement in front wishbone bushes (limited vision due to plastic covers)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,468 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge-255/45/18

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,468 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge-255/45/18

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,525 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak around gearbox area

rear pads look low-limited vision (advise wheels off inspection asap)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,611 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,079 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2010 36,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 29,034 miles

wear to both rear tyres

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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K88 CAA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K88 CAA, 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 K88 CAA registered?

K88 CAA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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