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NV56 VEX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,267 mi
Last recorded106,267 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 VEX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 106,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,554 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 80,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,570 miles

front brake pad wear getting low

Fail 18 Jun 2018 69,570 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pad wear getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,467 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 38,169 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,205 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 28,448 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking between tread

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screw in nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,448 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking between tread

Screw in nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,266 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 25,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 25,163 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre cut on outside wall

Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,831 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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NV56 VEX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NV56 VEX, 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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NV56 VEX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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