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KC56 FHY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 FHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,735 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 120,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,003 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,556 miles

Light binding at o/s front wheel when rotated by hand

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,087 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,637 miles

Parking brake minimum efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,218 miles

O/s front brake brake backing plate corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 94,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s front brake brake backing plate corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,581 miles

Front tyre walls perished

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,725 miles

Light binding at o/s front wheel

N/s front brake hose has light twist

Pass 19 Nov 2015 67,148 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,742 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,494 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,464 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,535 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,279 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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KC56 FHY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KC56 FHY, 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 KC56 FHY registered?

KC56 FHY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is KC56 FHY safe to buy?

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