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KT06 KWB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,672 mi
Last recorded159,672 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 KWB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 159,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 151,338 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 151,271 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn damper piston excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upstream arm, Front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upstream arm, Front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre up to half not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 139,573 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 132,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 124,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 117,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inside Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,967 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,728 miles

strong advise - front control arm bushes weak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,234 miles

front arm bushes worn

nsf tyre 2.5mm

strong advise - osr tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,234 miles

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

front arm bushes worn

nsf tyre 2.5mm

strong advise - osr tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,003 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,943 miles

All four tyres 4MM

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,943 miles

All four tyres 4MM

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,084 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,932 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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KT06 KWB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KT06 KWB, 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 KT06 KWB registered?

KT06 KWB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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