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VE56 PVW

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,160 mi
Last recorded145,160 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 PVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 145,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 143,835 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

vehicle slightly smokey

Fail 30 Nov 2022 143,835 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

vehicle slightly smokey

Pass 2 Jul 2021 140,480 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 134,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,354 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,233 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 98,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,056 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 73,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,583 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 63,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 52,148 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 39,249 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,058 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 PVW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

VE56 PVW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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