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KO56 MXX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,803 mi
Last recorded175,803 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 MXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 175,803 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 175,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front drivers door catch strap defective

Nearside Front side lamp deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 162,554 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 Dec 2021 155,574 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 136,987 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 127,798 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 117,515 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,520 miles

front brake pads half worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Dec 2015 102,211 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,791 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 68,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,160 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edges

osr tyre very low pressure

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edges

osr tyre very low pressure

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,239 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,239 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate starting to delaminat

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 MXX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KO56 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

KO56 MXX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is KO56 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO56 MXX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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