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KN56 LLJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

187,675 mi
Last recorded187,675 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 LLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 187,675 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))

all four tyres fine cracking in tread

rear sub frame corrded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 182,055 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 176,153 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 170,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 153,357 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 144,306 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Sill Trims Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 133,878 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 133,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 123,397 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,465 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,836 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,304 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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KN56 LLJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 KN56 LLJ, 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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KN56 LLJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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