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VK56 EHH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,687 mi
Last recorded116,687 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 EHH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 116,687 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,412 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,749 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 103,653 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,676 miles

Brake pad wear lamp on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,418 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 94,416 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,485 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 86,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 81,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 53,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 42,416 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2011 30,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 17,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 EHH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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