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SK06 MKZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,142 mi
Last recorded195,142 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 MKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 195,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 183,805 miles

Central Rear High level stop light not working

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

Rattle noise from engine bay

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 183,803 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both head lamps have after market LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear High level stop light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rattle noise from engine bay

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 164,197 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

front bumper damaged n/s

rattle noise from engine bay area

Fail 17 Feb 2022 164,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

front bumper damaged n/s

rattle noise from engine bay area

Pass 1 Mar 2021 147,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter insecure

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stone chip in swept area

Wiper mechanism noisey when activated

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of heavy oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 138,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of heavy oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,942 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,055 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,334 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 68,334 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,373 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,347 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,103 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres heavily perished and cracked close to cords through crack on outer edge

Fail 19 Jul 2014 57,875 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked close to cords through cracks on outer edge

offside rear and front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,899 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 44,899 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,206 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 MKZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

SK06 MKZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is SK06 MKZ safe to buy?

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