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RE06 KUC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,892 mi
Last recorded152,892 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 KUC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 152,892 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023
Fail 21 Sep 2023

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 144,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 135,044 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 135,042 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 127,100 miles

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 119,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 114,728 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 25 May 2017 111,297 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 105,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 105,447 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 99,978 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2014 93,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

lower section of osr coil spring fractured

Pass 16 May 2012 82,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

cut in tread nsr tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 76,972 miles

cut in osr tyre in tread and getting low

Pass 25 May 2010 71,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2009 54,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 54,148 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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RE06 KUC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE06 KUC, 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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RE06 KUC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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