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AV56 VGU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

223,737 mi
Last recorded223,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2023 223,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 222,770 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 222,279 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 214,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 202,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 191,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 180,512 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 170,180 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 157,553 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 140,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 123,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

exhaust front pipe bracket insecure.

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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AV56 VGU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AV56 VGU, 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 AV56 VGU registered?

AV56 VGU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is AV56 VGU safe to buy?

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