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SV56 VDN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,462 mi
Last recorded190,462 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 VDN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 190,462 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 188,290 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 188,287 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 181,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 164,959 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2019 164,958 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 151,620 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 151,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 140,500 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 140,367 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,639 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 122,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,157 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,611 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 91,506 miles

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

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

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

light warning on but all lights working

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light bulb failure warning light slow to extinguish

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,027 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,639 miles

all tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 3 Feb 2011 39,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,420 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,176 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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SV56 VDN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV56 VDN, 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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SV56 VDN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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