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KW56 AXV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

168,236 mi
Last recorded168,236 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 AXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 168,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 159,974 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF OIL AROUND THE ENGINE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 153,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 147,750 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 147,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 145,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 145,740 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 134,645 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 134,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 123,694 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 123,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 111,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 99,375 miles

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

engine management warning light on the dash illuminated

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak around engine

Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,405 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,301 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,807 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to record result

front tyres showing signs of wear on edges

very slight play in n/s front rack ball joint

wiper blades replaced before mot carried out

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean to register on machine

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,084 miles

chips to screen

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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KW56 AXV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 KW56 AXV, 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 KW56 AXV registered?

KW56 AXV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2006.

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