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VN06 XWZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,418 mi
Last recorded158,418 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 158,418 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 158,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 155,697 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 146,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2021 135,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,361 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 107,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,139 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,776 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,785 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 53,804 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,667 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 28,703 miles

High handbrake travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 28,703 miles

High handbrake travel

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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VN06 XWZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN06 XWZ, 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 VN06 XWZ registered?

VN06 XWZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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The MOT history for VN06 XWZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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