MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield slightly loose
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
little hand brake travel
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
little hand brake travel
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
little hand brake travel
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted
engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
air bag indicating fault warning lamp showing on dash display
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
rear windsceen washer inoprotive not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
air bag indicating fault warning lamp showing on dash display
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
rear windsceen washer inoprotive not working
exhaust emmisions reading too lean to register on smoke meter
plasic under sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection on both rear floor pan area
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
tint film on rear side and centre rear windows
Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust emmisions reading too lean to register on smoke meter
plasic under sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection on both rear floor pan area
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
tint film on rear side and centre rear windows
rear brake pads getting low.
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK56 LKG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 LKG, 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 LKG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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