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KG56 PFV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,206 mi
Last recorded130,206 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 PFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 130,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 125,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

knock from front suspension / steering behind undertray unable to see cause

Pass 8 Apr 2024 117,176 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

covers fitted

knock from steering while turning and driving. no visible issue

Fail 8 Apr 2024 117,167 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

covers fitted

knock from steering while turning and driving. no visible issue

Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,304 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

hand brake has slight drag

knocking noise on front end

Fail 5 Apr 2023 115,304 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

hand brake has slight drag

knocking noise on front end

Fail 16 Mar 2023 115,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

knocking noise on front end

Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,456 miles

rear tyres wearing down in tread

Fail 17 Mar 2022 114,456 miles

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

rear tyres wearing down in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,952 miles

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,140 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 98,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated nearside front and offside rear brake pad wear indicators broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 88,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2014 84,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2013 75,852 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,381 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 48,664 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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KG56 PFV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PFV, 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 KG56 PFV registered?

KG56 PFV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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