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KB06 OCJ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,515 mi
Last recorded154,515 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 OCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 154,515 miles

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

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

oil leak

suspension corroded

undertray fitted /sill covers

Pass 2 Mar 2024 140,948 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 140,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect bulb fitted (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 3 Mar 2023
Fail 2 Mar 2023

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint in hub Yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 129,036 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 129,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,624 miles

Engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,496 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 120,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,177 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,522 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 110,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 107,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,116 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 97,112 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,164 miles

under body covered in trioms

Fail 16 Aug 2010 81,159 miles

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

under body covered in trioms

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,814 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 OCJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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