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SV55 KVY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,991 mi
Last recorded151,991 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 KVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 151,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 148,159 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 136,272 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,677 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 97,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,590 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,708 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 82,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,986 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,122 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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SV55 KVY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SV55 KVY, 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 SV55 KVY registered?

SV55 KVY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is SV55 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 KVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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