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VE56 JYU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,151 mi
Last recorded171,151 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 171,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 165,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 160,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,044 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 112,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,433 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 94,433 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 69,496 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,854 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,580 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,065 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,747 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,409 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 25,392 miles

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

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 JYU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

VE56 JYU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is VE56 JYU safe to buy?

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