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BT56 VSV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,559 mi
Last recorded142,559 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 135,769 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 135,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 124,632 miles

Hazard light switch loose but not likely to fall from dash

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 124,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hazard light switch loose but not likely to fall from dash

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 119,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,226 miles

front and rear brake pads low

low emissions detected

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,485 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 31,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres have edge wear

brake fluid level low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,003 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,449 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 18,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,936 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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BT56 VSV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver 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 BT56 VSV, 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 BT56 VSV registered?

BT56 VSV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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