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VK56 AYF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,089 mi
Last recorded68,089 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 AYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 67,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished /cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished /cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished /cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,168 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,268 miles

Both rear discs slightly worn

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on tread

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 14 Dec 2017 60,268 miles

Both rear discs slightly worn

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,418 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,891 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

No Emissions Detected

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 45,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No Emissions Detected

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 45,579 miles

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

No Emissions Detected

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,481 miles

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

unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes due to plastic panels

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,148 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,889 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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VK56 AYF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK56 AYF, 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 VK56 AYF registered?

VK56 AYF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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