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NV55 KZY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,259 mi
Last recorded88,259 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 KZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,259 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 88,259 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 85,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 83,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front pad wear indicator not plugged into pad

Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,544 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

brake pad wear warning light illuminated

front tyre size wider to front than rear, tyre depth larger to rear than front

nearside front pad wear indicator not plugged into pad

tyre pressure illuminated

Pass 8 May 2012 67,727 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 67,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 58,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,160 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 46,160 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,335 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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NV55 KZY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NV55 KZY, 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 NV55 KZY registered?

NV55 KZY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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