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KC56 LNA

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,952 mi
Last recorded85,952 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 LNA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 85,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,003 miles

Front headlamps slightly misty

Nearside Front Lower headlamp bracket slightly damaged not effecting security or light output

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorbers dust covers slightly deteriorated

brake fluid top up required above minimum mark

coolant level top up

Fail 16 Feb 2023 72,003 miles

Front headlamps slightly misty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower headlamp bracket slightly damaged not effecting security or light output

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorbers dust covers slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake fluid top up required above minimum mark

coolant level top up

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,605 miles

Brake lever has slight travel

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,745 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 11 Feb 2019 55,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,677 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,969 miles

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

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 LNA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

KC56 LNA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is KC56 LNA safe to buy?

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