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RJ56 VVU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,939 mi
Last recorded150,939 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 VVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 150,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked not effecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

wiper motor linkage worn badly

Fail 21 Apr 2023 150,939 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked not effecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

wiper motor linkage worn badly

Pass 19 Apr 2022 136,777 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 16 Apr 2021 121,945 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted masking some items

Pass 30 Apr 2020 108,176 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2019 93,136 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,267 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 82,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre 3mm and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,425 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,326 miles

tyre pressure sensor light on

Pass 16 Mar 2014 62,875 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,923 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,380 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,202 miles

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

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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RJ56 VVU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RJ56 VVU, 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 RJ56 VVU registered?

RJ56 VVU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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