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AO06 VTA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,327 mi
Last recorded109,327 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,327 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 104,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 101,826 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,780 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,641 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,913 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,527 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,893 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,146 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 23,966 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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AO06 VTA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO06 VTA, 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 AO06 VTA registered?

AO06 VTA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is AO06 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 VTA shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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