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DE56 VXS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,765 mi
Last recorded133,765 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 133,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in wax oil. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear flexi mounts heavily corroded.

Underside heavily corroded, including suspension mountings and components.

Pass 31 Jul 2025 127,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 121,222 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake hose bracket slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 106,294 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 101,126 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 101,126 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,741 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,741 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,045 miles

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2017 90,045 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no exhaust emission data recorded, due to low emission output

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,654 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 82,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,318 miles

N/s front tyre scrubbed/cracked outer sidewall

Fail 5 Feb 2013 63,252 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

N/s front tyre scrubbed/cracked outer sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,766 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,804 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,375 miles

Both rear and o/s front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Front brake discs badly corroded and scored

Fail 12 Nov 2010 42,373 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Both rear and o/s front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Front brake discs badly corroded and scored

Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,796 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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DE56 VXS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE56 VXS, 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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DE56 VXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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