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VK56 USC

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,536 mi
Last recorded117,536 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 USC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 117,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine & sill covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,335 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

long hand brake travel

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 104,977 miles

brake fluid low

engine oil leak

front prop shaft u/j worn

nearside rear tyre very low inner edge and small cuts

rear brake pads very low

Fail 11 May 2015 104,977 miles

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

brake fluid low

engine oil leak

front prop shaft u/j worn

nearside rear tyre very low inner edge and small cuts

rear brake pads very low

Pass 9 May 2014 90,514 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 May 2013 71,033 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre very badly worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 May 2012 59,155 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,100 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,257 miles

Both front / rear pads wearing thin

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 27 Oct 2009 29,517 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 USC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 USC, 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 USC registered?

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

Is VK56 USC safe to buy?

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