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VK06 HXU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,107 mi
Last recorded165,107 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 HXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 165,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2022 160,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 149,947 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 149,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 149,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 147,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,932 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 140,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 127,425 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 107,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,115 miles

catalyst broken down inside advise new

Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

catalyst broken down inside advise new

Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2010 80,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,380 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,380 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,772 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

small chip in windscreen less than 10 mm outside zone a

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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VK06 HXU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK06 HXU, 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 VK06 HXU registered?

VK06 HXU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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