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ST06 XKU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,253 mi
Last recorded189,253 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2024 189,253 miles

ALL STEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 174,044 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 173,732 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point /sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 164,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 162,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 159,606 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 157,402 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 151,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 140,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 132,458 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 125,911 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise rear brake discs corroded

aqdvise nearside front tyre worn inner tread

Fail 8 Aug 2015 125,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise rear brake discs corroded

aqdvise nearside front tyre worn inner tread

Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 121,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake disc shields insecure

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,644 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,539 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,170 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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ST06 XKU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ST06 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST06 XKU registered?

ST06 XKU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is ST06 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 XKU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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