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ND56 VWE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

169,198 mi
Last recorded169,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 VWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 169,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 161,433 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 158,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber knocking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 151,161 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 143,445 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,421 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 139,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 132,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,631 miles

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 1 Apr 2017 111,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,322 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 89,158 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,715 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,377 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,782 miles

nearside front tyrte on 3.mm tread depth & worn edges.

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front dics look rusty and liped on inner surface

front pads look 60% to 70% worn on inner pads

nearside rear fog light not working

rear pads look 50% to 60% worn on inner pads

Pass 10 Jan 2010 46,577 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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ND56 VWE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ND56 VWE, 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 ND56 VWE registered?

ND56 VWE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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