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KY06 SUV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,641 mi
Last recorded199,641 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 SUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 199,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 181,722 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 181,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 158,961 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 152,388 miles

Oil leak ()

under cover's fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 138,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 124,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 114,750 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil on min

Pass 26 Jan 2013 105,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f headlamp set to continental- no kick up to the left

Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 96,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 75,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 71,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 67,331 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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KY06 SUV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY06 SUV, 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 KY06 SUV registered?

KY06 SUV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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