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VN56 UJM

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,343 mi
Last recorded159,343 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UJM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 159,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,156 miles

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp in-op

Fail 2 Dec 2024 145,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp in-op

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met min requirements

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 133,929 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 133,929 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 122,886 miles

Rear subframe corroded in places

Pass 8 Dec 2021 113,380 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low in places

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner brake pads starting to wear thin

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

Rear disc brakes in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,800 miles

Rear disc brakes scored and rusted in places

Pass 16 Dec 2019 103,537 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 86,028 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,534 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,193 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,410 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,842 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,407 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 26,355 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,998 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 UJM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

VN56 UJM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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