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OV56 ZVK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ZVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 123,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 114,869 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,264 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 87,107 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,642 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 84,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,590 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,924 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,899 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,236 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,730 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,668 miles

front tyres on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,945 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,772 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,387 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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OV56 ZVK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV56 ZVK, 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 OV56 ZVK registered?

OV56 ZVK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is OV56 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 ZVK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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