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KL06 NVZ

2006 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,729 mi
Last recorded120,729 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL06 NVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 120,729 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of the shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 120,289 miles

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

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

Slight play in all front suspension arms.

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,301 miles

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

Slight play in front lower suspension bushes.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,689 miles

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

Slight play in front lower suspension bushes.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 110,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

N/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,681 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 15 Jul 2019 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,789 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 4 Jul 2018 100,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,214 miles

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 81,712 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2016 81,712 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seats fitted to rear seats

offside front tyre has multiple minor cuts in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,515 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 54,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,277 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,659 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,363 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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KL06 NVZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KL06 NVZ, 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 KL06 NVZ registered?

KL06 NVZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is KL06 NVZ safe to buy?

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