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OE56 VTJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,798 mi
Last recorded132,798 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 132,798 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front & Rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 132,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front & Rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,644 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 109,151 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,688 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 100,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,707 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 90,696 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear sounds like shoes are metal to metel

Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,540 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,206 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 70,205 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,104 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 21 Jun 2011 28,415 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,376 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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OE56 VTJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTJ, 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 OE56 VTJ registered?

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

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