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VF55 OZU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,313 mi
Last recorded141,313 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 OZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 141,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 129,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,022 miles

front number plate damaged but not likely to be missread

handbrake needs adjustment

oil leaks

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,258 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 93,258 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,747 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,747 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,627 miles

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

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,993 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,316 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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VF55 OZU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VF55 OZU, 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 VF55 OZU registered?

VF55 OZU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for VF55 OZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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