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VK56 UPG

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,460 mi
Last recorded98,460 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UPG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 98,460 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022
Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,205 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 90,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,254 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 72,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 68,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 36,024 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,181 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,793 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 UPG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

VK56 UPG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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The MOT history for VK56 UPG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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