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LK56 RKF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,529 mi
Last recorded174,529 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 RKF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 174,529 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Join ends corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 169,570 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 169,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 163,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 151,289 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 151,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,087 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 127,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 116,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,017 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,019 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,349 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,939 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,974 miles

Non M.O.T related warning light on.

O.S.R tyre worn with age cracks in tread.

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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LK56 RKF 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 LK56 RKF, 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 LK56 RKF registered?

LK56 RKF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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