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KM56 HAY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 HAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 146,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 140,289 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 140,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,645 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 125,193 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,544 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,929 miles

Emissions too low for readout

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 86,549 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2017 86,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,722 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,043 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,942 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 37,254 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2010 27,548 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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KM56 HAY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KM56 HAY, 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 KM56 HAY registered?

KM56 HAY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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