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KH06 XBU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,781 mi
Last recorded145,781 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 XBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 145,781 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,358 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 116,759 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 116,759 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,466 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,516 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake discs scored

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,832 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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KH06 XBU 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 90%.

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 KH06 XBU, 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 KH06 XBU registered?

KH06 XBU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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