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UF03 KAT

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,155 mi
Last recorded150,155 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUF03 KAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 150,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 145,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 141,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 137,057 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 132,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 94,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,678 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre damage to inside wall

Fail 4 Sep 2015 82,678 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake back plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre damage to inside wall

Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,423 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 44,423 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

all 4 tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 31 Dec 2012 42,590 miles

brake pad warning lamp is on

emissions are too clean to be detected

tyres are cracking on sidewalls and are getting low in tread

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,527 miles

all four tyre side walls slightly perished

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,179 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 28,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,544 miles

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

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

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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UF03 KAT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UF03 KAT, 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 UF03 KAT registered?

UF03 KAT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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