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NL06 VUG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,826 mi
Last recorded167,826 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 VUG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 167,826 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 167,826 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 160,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 159,934 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 153,184 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 147,730 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 143,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 138,151 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2019 138,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,346 miles

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)

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt

Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 95,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,311 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,735 miles

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)

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 VUG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

NL06 VUG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is NL06 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL06 VUG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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