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OY06 KWN

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,232 mi
Last recorded115,232 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 KWN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 115,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 115,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / perished / small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 112,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / perished / small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 107,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

park brake only just passed 17%

Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,120 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 103,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,897 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,900 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 82,900 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,544 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,997 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,486 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OY06 KWN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OY06 KWN, 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 OY06 KWN registered?

OY06 KWN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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