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KJ06 GVU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,170 mi
Last recorded85,170 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 GVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 85,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 85,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 77,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,945 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 72,945 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,338 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 67,337 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear broken springs. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 62,445 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,054 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,799 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,622 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,896 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,252 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 23,321 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,469 miles

EMISSIONS LEVELS TOO LOW TO REGISTER ON THE DIESEL SMOKE METER

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

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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KJ06 GVU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJ06 GVU, 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 KJ06 GVU registered?

KJ06 GVU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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The MOT history for KJ06 GVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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