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KG56 SOJ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,354 mi
Last recorded213,354 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 SOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 213,354 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 204,605 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 204,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 185,350 miles

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

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

TPMS light on dashboard

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 185,003 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 185,003 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 175,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged / been run underinflated

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

both rear shock dust cover/s are inscure

Fail 19 Sep 2018 175,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged / been run underinflated

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

both rear shock dust cover/s are inscure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 171,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,199 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)

Oil leak ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 151,357 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 151,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 139,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,414 miles

not checked rear seat belts as child seats fitted

rear bump stops breaking up

Fail 3 Apr 2013 111,414 miles

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

Nearside 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)

not checked rear seat belts as child seats fitted

rear bump stops breaking up

Fail 31 Jan 2012 99,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,581 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,656 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,650 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,605 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SOJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG56 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

KG56 SOJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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