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SK06 NPV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,228 mi
Last recorded177,228 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 NPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 177,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all other components at rear corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 172,380 miles

Central Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 163,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 163,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 155,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 147,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 140,355 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 120,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 126,406 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,928 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

parking brake performance requirements only just met

Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,940 miles

n/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 9 Jan 2016 95,881 miles

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

n/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 20 Dec 2014 86,318 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,816 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,403 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 16 Jan 2012 57,706 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,880 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,465 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 29,823 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,823 miles

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

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

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 NPV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

SK06 NPV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is SK06 NPV safe to buy?

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