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NV56 VYF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,900 mi
Last recorded116,900 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 VYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,900 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 116,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 116,801 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 116,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 115,659 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 115,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Outer position lamp not working

slight play in steering column shaft joints

Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,855 miles

Nearside 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 11 Mar 2017 104,963 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 104,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,477 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,145 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 93,142 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on outer + N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,363 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 VYF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver 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 VYF, 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 VYF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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