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VK56 TVN

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,269 mi
Last recorded135,269 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 135,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 130,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 121,978 miles

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 24 Feb 2024 121,972 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 25 Feb 2023 118,597 miles

bulb failure indicator on

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 19 Feb 2022 113,795 miles

ns front brake binding disc red

Pass 20 Feb 2021 109,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,230 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 106,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 90,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 81,523 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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 to between 2.5 and 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,615 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,095 miles

some corrosion on both front andoffside rear brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,477 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,775 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 TVN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

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

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