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KL06 UPX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,036 mi
Last recorded153,036 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL06 UPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 153,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 153,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 151,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 147,844 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 142,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 138,577 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 134,066 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 134,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 129,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 121,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,648 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 101,648 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,002 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,184 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,559 miles

N.S.F tyre side wall cracking not showing cord or ply

O.S.F tyre side wall cracking not showing cord or ply

Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,559 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

N.S.F tyre side wall cracking not showing cord or ply

O.S.F tyre side wall cracking not showing cord or ply

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,153 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 63,153 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,556 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 UPX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KL06 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

KL06 UPX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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