MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ubcc
undertray fitted
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine oil level on minimum
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Spring seated incorrectly to shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge/sidewall, worn close to 1.5 centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Spring seated incorrectly to shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge/sidewal (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML illuminated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer, foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Exhaust leak from engine bay unable to see from where due to covers being fitted
Front wipers catching bonnet when in operation
Nearside rear back box rubber split but still secure
Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged not deep enough reach cords
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front 22” 19” normal blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Exhaust leak from engine bay unable to see from where due to covers being fitted
Front wipers catching bonnet when in operation
Nearside rear back box rubber split but still secure
Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged not deep enough reach cords
Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
emissions to clean to read due to derv/part filter fitted
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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KV55 KAT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 KV55 KAT, 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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KV55 KAT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2006.
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