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SK06 LTA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,901 mi
Last recorded166,901 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 LTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 166,901 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 158,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Dmall chipmin zone A <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 150,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 149,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 143,286 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 138,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 133,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 133,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected shock absorber (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected shock absorber (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,839 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted. some components not visible.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 126,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted. some components not visible.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,812 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Mar 2018 116,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,307 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,196 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FOREMOST BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FOREMOST BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 91,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FOREMOST BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FOREMOST BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,278 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,608 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,285 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,393 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,736 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,946 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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SK06 LTA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK06 LTA, 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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SK06 LTA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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