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KB55 CTO

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,716 mi
Last recorded134,716 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 CTO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 134,716 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 134,493 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 122,572 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 122,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,195 miles

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Items Removed From Drivers View Prior To Testing

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Shoulder

Small Oil Leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 99,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

emissions, undetected peak, too low to produce printout

Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,818 miles

emissions, undetected peak, too low to produce printout

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,116 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)

print out not produced due to low emissions

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,497 miles

Engine oil/fluid leak but covers do not allow full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,911 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 59,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,337 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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KB55 CTO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KB55 CTO, 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 KB55 CTO registered?

KB55 CTO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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