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NL56 VXF

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,509 mi
Last recorded134,509 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 VXF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 134,509 miles

EML does not illuminate

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shocker covers adrift both sides

Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,230 miles

slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,038 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,835 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 107,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,642 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 104,641 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,535 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 94,533 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 85,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,751 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner tread.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner tread.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,872 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 54,245 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r/tyre at 3mm

n/s/r/tyre wearing on inner edge

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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NL56 VXF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NL56 VXF, 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 NL56 VXF registered?

NL56 VXF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for NL56 VXF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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