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VN56 EAX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,538 mi
Last recorded223,538 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 EAX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 223,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 214,731 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 207,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 207,758 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 202,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 202,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 187,794 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 187,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 178,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Screen wash liquid leak

Fail 28 Apr 2018 177,999 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Screen wash liquid leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 163,693 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 163,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 155,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 152,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 146,316 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 136,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 128,795 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 119,704 miles

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

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

both registration plates deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,372 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,778 miles

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

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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VN56 EAX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN56 EAX, 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 VN56 EAX registered?

VN56 EAX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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