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KD56 BYT

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,337 mi
Last recorded154,337 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 BYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 154,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 147,459 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 147,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 138,492 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 130,019 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 130,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 124,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,938 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,938 miles

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 92,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,997 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,831 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,571 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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KD56 BYT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KD56 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KD56 BYT registered?

KD56 BYT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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