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VE56 FTN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,484 mi
Last recorded149,484 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 FTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 149,484 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 149,484 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 142,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 142,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2020 127,786 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 109,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 106,176 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,301 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 82,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are worn on the edges slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,291 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,914 miles

Front brake pads wearing low, approx 3-4mm

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,959 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear low

Fail 14 Dec 2010 42,955 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to wear low

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,972 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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VE56 FTN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE56 FTN, 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 VE56 FTN registered?

VE56 FTN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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