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NV56 VYJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,174 mi
Last recorded157,174 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 VYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 157,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 150,520 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 150,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 140,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 140,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 125,490 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 107,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 97,411 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 97,411 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 83,338 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 83,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake calliper seized

Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,620 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,616 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 733,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,487 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,353 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,528 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 29,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,984 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 VYJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV56 VYJ registered?

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

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