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P3 FKR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,788 mi
Last recorded199,788 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 FKR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 199,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 197,928 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 185,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 173,048 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 155,352 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 155,319 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 150,461 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 144,511 miles

o/s/r drive shaft outter boot split

Fail 10 Nov 2016 144,491 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/r drive shaft outter boot split

Pass 10 Oct 2015 137,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 125,007 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,030 miles

Bonnet release mechanism stiff

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc/s lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,287 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,529 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 44,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P3 FKR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P3 FKR, 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 P3 FKR registered?

P3 FKR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is P3 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 FKR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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