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VE56 OJR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,368 mi
Last recorded155,368 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 OJR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 155,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 140,405 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 140,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,308 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs a little corroded I suspect through standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

May have a parking brake shoe problem, felt peculiar during brake test

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Some exhaust smoke during engine warm up

Fail 30 Nov 2021 135,308 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs a little corroded I suspect through standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

May have a parking brake shoe problem, felt peculiar during brake test

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Some exhaust smoke during engine warm up

Pass 24 Jan 2020 124,895 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 124,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,125 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

dash. warning lights on

under body covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 112,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

dash. warning lights on

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,687 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 81,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,449 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,738 miles

Front tyres bold on egdes

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,841 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,801 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OJR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

VE56 OJR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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