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VE56 JYR

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,799 mi
Last recorded121,799 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 JYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 121,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 114,498 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 109,539 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 109,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,860 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,891 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,467 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,510 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,824 miles

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

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

vibration damper insecure at rear of gearbox

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,514 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,807 miles

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,950 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 27,931 miles

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,934 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 JYR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 JYR, 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 JYR registered?

VE56 JYR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2006.

Is VE56 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 JYR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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