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KB06 EBP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

170,825 mi
Last recorded170,825 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 EBP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 170,825 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 170,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking pipe on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 168,981 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 168,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 167,229 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 165,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 163,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 155,789 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 155,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 138,975 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,069 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 125,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 100,602 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 100,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,464 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,432 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 84,629 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,230 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,034 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 66,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,190 miles

Both nearsire tyres wearing low on inner edges, not part of measurable tread pattern

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,201 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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KB06 EBP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KB06 EBP, 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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KB06 EBP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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