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VK56 LTN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,267 mi
Last recorded141,267 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 141,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 134,681 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 126,510 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 126,510 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 120,940 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 115,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,238 miles

child seat zero emission cover fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 111,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat zero emission cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,907 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,887 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 86,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,448 miles

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

NSF Tyre Approx 3-4mm & Worn on Outer Edge

OSF Tyre Approx 3-4mm

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,264 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 LTN 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 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

VK56 LTN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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