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VK56 LHY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,464 mi
Last recorded131,464 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,464 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 131,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,925 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 123,925 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,276 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 120,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,160 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 116,160 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,325 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 110,325 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 108,219 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 108,219 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,931 miles

both front tyres 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,412 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 47,412 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,684 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 LHY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHY, 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 VK56 LHY registered?

VK56 LHY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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