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KD56 NBY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,026 mi
Last recorded119,026 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 NBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 119,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 107,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,606 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,255 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,428 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 92,338 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 86,138 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 86,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt no rear belts checked

Oil leak engine

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front only just legal at time of test bald outer on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

emissions passed to low to read

front pads worn

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt no rear belts checked

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

Oil leak engine

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front only just legal at time of test bald outer on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

emissions passed to low to read

front pads worn

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,490 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,081 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,191 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,179 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 NBY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KD56 NBY, 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 KD56 NBY registered?

KD56 NBY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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