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KC06 YOP

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,929 mi
Last recorded227,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 YOP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 227,929 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged tap around the cover (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 227,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged tap around the cover (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 227,906 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 217,762 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 217,760 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 204,019 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 194,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 194,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 184,007 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 184,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 173,234 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limits

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in outer corner of treads

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 173,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres nearing legal limits

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in outer corner of treads

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 157,712 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 157,448 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 140,671 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,601 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 105,419 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low- nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,949 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 52,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,148 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,142 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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KC06 YOP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC06 YOP, 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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KC06 YOP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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