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PX06 KAU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,200 mi
Last recorded124,200 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 KAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,200 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 124,200 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 92,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,767 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 80,767 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,384 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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PX06 KAU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PX06 KAU, 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 PX06 KAU registered?

PX06 KAU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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