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VK56 OFE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,331 mi
Last recorded146,331 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 146,331 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 146,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 13,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 13,301 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 116,092 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 106,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,996 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,543 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 71,404 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,315 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,516 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 OFE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

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

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