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VE56 LXX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,085 mi
Last recorded47,085 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,085 miles

bothside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,624 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,059 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,457 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 LXX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LXX, 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

How do I check the history of VE56 LXX?

You can check the full history of VE56 LXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE56 LXX registered?

VE56 LXX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is VE56 LXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 LXX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE56 LXX have outstanding finance?

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