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VA56 WNH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,174 mi
Last recorded73,174 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 WNH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,266 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & rear worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,558 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,732 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,750 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 34,750 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2010 30,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,848 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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VA56 WNH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VA56 WNH, 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 VA56 WNH registered?

VA56 WNH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is VA56 WNH safe to buy?

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