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NL06 VTA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,753 mi
Last recorded196,753 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 VTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 196,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2023 186,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 178,887 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 164,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 151,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 128,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 128,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,303 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Jun 2014 79,480 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,327 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 46,165 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 46,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,117 miles

Both front tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,034 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 13 Mar 2009 32,888 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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NL06 VTA 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 80%.

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 NL06 VTA, 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 NL06 VTA registered?

NL06 VTA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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