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KG56 BUE

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,888 mi
Last recorded159,888 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 BUE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 159,888 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box rubber mounts broken

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

little reserve hand vrake travel

washers weak

Pass 23 Jan 2021 156,934 miles

ADDED 2.5LTR 5/30W OIL BEFORE TEST

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

little reserve hand brake travel

Fail 21 Jan 2021 156,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADDED 2.5LTR 5/30W OIL BEFORE TEST

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

little reserve hand brake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2020 152,352 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner tread edges

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2020 152,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner tread edges

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 146,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 146,045 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 139,811 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 133,080 miles

Child seat fitted to o/side rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 127,800 miles

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear seatbelt not tested due to childseat fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,941 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 121,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 115,552 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 28 Dec 2012 108,971 miles

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

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

Slight lip on both fornt discs

Fail 28 Dec 2012 108,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Slight lip on both fornt discs

Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,889 miles

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 98,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 89,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 80,741 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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KG56 BUE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KG56 BUE, 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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KG56 BUE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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