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OE56 VTG

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,459 mi
Last recorded109,459 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VTG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 109,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

No access to be able to test rear seat belt buckles

Offside Front Wing damaged

Wipers smeary

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish across tread surface

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,686 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 89,686 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 80,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 72,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,069 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 64,233 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 55,857 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 48,374 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,230 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 26,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OE56 VTG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OE56 VTG, 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 OE56 VTG registered?

OE56 VTG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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