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SK06 LTV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,983 mi
Last recorded119,983 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 LTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 119,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 115,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,836 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,983 miles

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Apr 2019 85,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,901 miles

nearside hand brake lower effort

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,612 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,612 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,490 miles

cuts in all tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2013 43,490 miles

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

cuts in all tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface cuts in all tyres

Fail 15 Mar 2012 39,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface cuts in all tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,478 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,217 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 20,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,483 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 LTV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SK06 LTV, 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 SK06 LTV registered?

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

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