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MA06 NKR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,805 mi
Last recorded118,805 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 NKR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 118,805 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF/OSF Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 118,803 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Lense damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF/OSF Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,537 miles

Front both front discs starting to lip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm cracking on walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm cracking on walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm cracking on walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm cracking on walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 83,988 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,442 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 78,441 miles

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,074 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 73,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,124 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,945 miles

both front tyres getting low and slightly perished

front and rear brakes look to be getting thin

o/s/r tyre has slight cut

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,480 miles

advise brakes pull slightly to curb side.

advise rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,791 miles

front and rear pads getting close to wear sensors

Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,137 miles

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

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

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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MA06 NKR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA06 NKR, 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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MA06 NKR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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