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VN56 FCG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,432 mi
Last recorded149,432 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FCG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 149,432 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 149,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,581 miles

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S. warning light on

Fail 17 Nov 2022 135,439 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Suspect blockage in exhaust system further investigation required. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S. warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2021 122,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 122,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,570 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,367 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,328 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,159 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,518 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,139 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,945 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 80,818 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,319 miles

smoke test to clean to read.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,840 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,073 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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VN56 FCG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN56 FCG, 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 VN56 FCG registered?

VN56 FCG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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