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VE56 GSY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,933 mi
Last recorded147,933 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 GSY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 147,933 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 147,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 146,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 140,208 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 140,208 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 135,547 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 132,642 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 123,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 105,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 105,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection off seat belt

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,959 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,537 miles

N/s/r tyre have cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

O/s/r tyre has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords 235/50 18 v

Fail 13 Dec 2013 79,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/s/r tyre have cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

O/s/r tyre has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords 235/50 18 v

Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,011 miles

EML on dash

engine oil level high

front discs corroded

kerb damage to alloys

rea coil springs obscured by lower arms

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,530 miles

Near side rear seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,779 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 40,779 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,384 miles

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

REAR TYRES ON 2MM

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 GSY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GSY, 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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VE56 GSY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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