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VN56 FDE

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,191 mi
Last recorded127,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 127,191 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 116,703 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 115,638 miles

sings of engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2020 115,638 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

sings of engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2019 113,447 miles

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

Under tray fitted-obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,756 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 110,707 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 105,236 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 102,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 98,029 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 93,412 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated between treads

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 93,412 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated between treads

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,739 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 88,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,061 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,789 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,321 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,203 miles

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,677 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 FDE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

VN56 FDE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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