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VK56 LKG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,213 mi
Last recorded149,213 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 149,213 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 137,356 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 121,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,432 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 100,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 86,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,664 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,412 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,840 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,840 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,774 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 51,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,417 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,127 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,975 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)

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 LKG registered?

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

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