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DG56 VTT

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,347 mi
Last recorded146,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VTT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 146,347 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 143,823 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 143,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 139,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 139,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,471 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 129,654 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,478 miles

all 4 tyres on 4mm

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,229 miles

rear brake pads very low

Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,229 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads very low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,098 miles

Wipers poor

o/s/r 1 of 2 sidelights not working

Fail 14 Mar 2015 78,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Wipers poor

o/s/f pads wearing low

o/s/r 1 of 2 sidelights not working

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,884 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

centre rear seat belt stalk not visable

Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,596 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 63,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,830 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,522 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 46,477 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,097 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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DG56 VTT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG56 VTT, 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 DG56 VTT registered?

DG56 VTT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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