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NU56 KYS

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,509 mi
Last recorded144,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 KYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 144,509 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 139,026 miles

Nearside 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 22 Jan 2025 139,026 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 134,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 128,001 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,476 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2020 119,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 114,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 110,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 109,791 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 101,446 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,252 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,222 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,849 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,617 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 55,617 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,313 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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NU56 KYS 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 90%.

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 NU56 KYS, 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 NU56 KYS registered?

NU56 KYS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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