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VE56 LXS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 145,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

handbrake lever has long travel but does work just needs to be properly adjusted

Fail 15 Jan 2025 145,311 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front washer fluid low

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

handbrake lever has long travel but does work just needs to be properly adjusted

Pass 3 Feb 2024 139,296 miles

Front exhaust has repair

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 133,333 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,363 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,344 miles

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Coupling behind Gearbox (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,147 miles

parking brake just achieves required efficiency

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,139 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 88,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,992 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,874 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,527 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,455 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 51,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2010 39,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,215 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 LXS 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 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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

VE56 LXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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