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VK56 RFJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,322 mi
Last recorded138,322 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 138,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 138,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,789 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,857 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,067 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 76,355 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 76,355 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 62,075 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewall

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 44,955 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 RFJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

VK56 RFJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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