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AK56 VXY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,838 mi
Last recorded111,838 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 111,838 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 111,828 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 102,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,579 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,260 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,000 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 79,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 79,887 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,050 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 75,979 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,029 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full insepction of some components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,992 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full insepction of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,987 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,581 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,866 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,101 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 11,101 miles

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

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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AK56 VXY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AK56 VXY, 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 AK56 VXY registered?

AK56 VXY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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