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PL06 KBZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,937 mi
Last recorded145,937 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 KBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 145,937 miles

OIL LEAK,SLIGHT BLACK SMOKE

Pass 28 Oct 2023 141,458 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 128,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 109,177 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 109,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,857 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 78,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,752 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,860 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,938 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 Sep 2009 32,160 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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PL06 KBZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PL06 KBZ, 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 PL06 KBZ registered?

PL06 KBZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is PL06 KBZ safe to buy?

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