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VK06 URP

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,147 mi
Last recorded162,147 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 URP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 162,147 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 162,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 159,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 152,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 145,124 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear WHEEL BINDING -SHOWS SIGNS OF OVERHEATING DISC /PADS

Fail 26 Nov 2018 145,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/19-105 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING SMOOTH ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0mm -WEARING SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear WHEEL BINDING -SHOWS SIGNS OF OVERHEATING DISC /PADS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -WEARING SMOOTH ON EDGES -275/40/19 105Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 137,090 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP,

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Nov 2017 137,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective +SWITCH ARM BROKEN OFF AT O/S F SUSPENSION (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP,

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 123,666 miles

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)

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

cond of fr no plate

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,219 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 106,889 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,179 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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VK06 URP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URP, 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 URP registered?

VK06 URP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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