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VE06 EYK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

211,578 mi
Last recorded211,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 EYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 211,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2020 146,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,389 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,942 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 87,936 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracked

Pass 21 May 2015 78,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 71,921 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 66,036 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 58,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2012 58,793 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2011 52,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2010 47,204 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,153 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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VE06 EYK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE06 EYK, 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 VE06 EYK registered?

VE06 EYK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is VE06 EYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 EYK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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