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VE56 GHU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,075 mi
Last recorded143,075 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 GHU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 143,075 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 143,075 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 142,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 141,729 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 141,729 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 141,221 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 141,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 138,749 miles

Rear high level brake light various LED's not working

Fail 15 Oct 2019 138,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear high level brake light various LED's not working

Pass 9 Oct 2018 125,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

part of centre stop light out

Fail 5 Oct 2018 125,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

part of centre stop light out

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,564 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,222 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 89,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,213 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,726 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 67,726 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,048 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,122 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,286 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre on 2/4/2mm

offside front tyre on 2/5/2mm

very slight smearing of front wiper blades

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 GHU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE56 GHU, 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 VE56 GHU registered?

VE56 GHU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is VE56 GHU safe to buy?

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