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RK56 VAA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,158 mi
Last recorded117,158 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,158 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,481 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 3 Jul 2015 108,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,169 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 78,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,438 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)

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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RK56 VAA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK56 VAA, 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 RK56 VAA registered?

RK56 VAA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for RK56 VAA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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