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KC06 ZBT

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,156 mi
Last recorded157,156 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 ZBT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 157,156 miles

brake pad wear light on but pads ok

Fail 8 May 2019 14,475 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear light on but pads ok

Pass 14 May 2018 145,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 145,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,377 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,390 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 19 Mar 2015 96,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides front top stabilizer boots not secured

emissions clean

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,032 miles

both sides front top stabilizer boots not secured

emissions clean

Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,003 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,104 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 76,104 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs becoming corroded

front inner brake pads appear worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,958 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 65,608 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 65,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,555 miles

N/S/F tyre has deep cuts reaching cords

O/S/F tyre has deep cuts reaching cords

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 29 May 2009 45,175 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 ZBT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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