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VN56 UKH

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,963 mi
Last recorded135,963 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UKH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,963 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2022 132,533 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,453 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,494 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 99,494 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 82,037 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 71,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Jun 2015 60,532 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,638 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to treadbars

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge,sidewall slight cuts

outer sills & underside of vehicle not checked properly due to covers

Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,354 miles

n/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,269 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,737 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 UKH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

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

Is VN56 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 UKH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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