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SP06 KDO

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,542 mi
Last recorded112,542 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 KDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,542 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,726 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 96,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 88,335 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 82,907 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 82,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,164 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 77,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2016 74,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,915 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 67,914 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,375 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 May 2012 48,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 May 2011 41,541 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 35,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SP06 KDO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 SP06 KDO, 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 SP06 KDO registered?

SP06 KDO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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