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KG56 OVT

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,048 mi
Last recorded145,048 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 OVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 145,048 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 144,731 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 133,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 133,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 126,021 miles

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

engine covers. sill covers and undertrays fitted

n s f and o s f coil springs location not at stops on lower couplings. springs secure at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2019 126,011 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

engine covers. sill covers and undertrays fitted

n s f and o s f coil springs location not at stops on lower couplings. springs secure at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,513 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 115,389 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 115,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,686 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 25 Feb 2016 108,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 97,549 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 82,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 76,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 68,901 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 68,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,005 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,590 miles

Nearside Front 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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KG56 OVT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVT, 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 KG56 OVT registered?

KG56 OVT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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