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KV55 KAT

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,308 mi
Last recorded145,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 KAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 145,308 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 139,441 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 139,441 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 132,127 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,163 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 116,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,226 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 108,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 99,718 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,718 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 65,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,536 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part filter fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,688 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 46,534 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 37,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,792 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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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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