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KL56 SKJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,180 mi
Last recorded100,180 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 SKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,180 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 100,180 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,718 miles

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

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

Front prop shaft coupling warn

Fail 3 Oct 2016 95,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front prop shaft coupling warn

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Nearside front tyre is worn heavily on outer edge and worn on inner edge, offside front tyre is worn on both edges and both front tyres are damaged slightly on outer sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Nearside front tyre is worn heavily on outer edge and worn on inner edge, offside front tyre is worn on both edges and both front tyres are damaged slightly on outer sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,202 miles

engine covers fitted

engine noisey

exhaust emissions past ( not detected )

off side front tyre outer side wall damaged

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,200 miles

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

tested when wet

under trays fitted

both rear tyres close to limit

engine covers fitted

engine noisey

exhaust emissions past ( not detected )

off side front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2012 40,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,652 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,652 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,332 miles

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

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

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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KL56 SKJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KL56 SKJ, 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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KL56 SKJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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