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KB55 CXG

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,736 mi
Last recorded167,736 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 167,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 166,875 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 166,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 165,787 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 163,724 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 163,724 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning light wire plug (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 153,157 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 143,823 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 143,816 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 130,524 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 130,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,610 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,664 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 109,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,434 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Jan 2011 75,019 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,019 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 75,006 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,806 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked but not effecting ability to be read clearly

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 CXG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

KB55 CXG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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