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VE56 OYL

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

224,137 mi
Last recorded224,137 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 224,137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 215,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 215,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 198,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 178,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 178,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 160,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 142,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 140,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,358 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,398 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 125,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,315 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 117,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 83,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,549 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,703 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 OYL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver 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 OYL, 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 OYL registered?

VE56 OYL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is VE56 OYL safe to buy?

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