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VE56 KFC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,850 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

advanced wear /movement in nearside and outside front //front suspension arms front bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2024 104,714 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advanced wear /movement in nearside and outside front //front suspension arms front bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 102,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,184 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 99,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 95,045 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 95,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,383 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 72,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 50,492 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 41,943 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,887 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,548 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 KFC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFC, 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 KFC registered?

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

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