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KO56 FJF

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,266 mi
Last recorded150,266 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 FJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 150,266 miles

Slight oil leak/spillage

Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,232 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,670 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 128,670 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 118,898 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 118,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 111,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a small cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2017 111,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a small cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,782 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,020 miles

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

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

engine damp with oil

engine under tray fitted

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,214 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,214 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,946 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,049 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 64,049 miles

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 18 Dec 2010 54,153 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 54,153 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,666 miles

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

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

tyre size = 255/40R19W

Fail 8 Dec 2009 41,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

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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KO56 FJF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KO56 FJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO56 FJF registered?

KO56 FJF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is KO56 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO56 FJF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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