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VN56 VDA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,771 mi
Last recorded202,771 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 202,771 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 202,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 201,632 miles

oil leak under engine bay

Pass 12 May 2018 191,858 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bulb light on dash

Pass 15 May 2017 182,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 169,367 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 162,852 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 162,786 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,820 miles

in the swept area there is a sticker but does not obstruct drivers view

vehicle too clean for the emission test

Fail 19 Mar 2014 143,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

in the swept area there is a sticker but does not obstruct drivers view

vehicle too clean for the emission test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 111,987 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,487 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 94,487 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 79,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,678 miles

Front number plate cracked but is legible

Near side fog lamp inop

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 VDA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VDA, 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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VN56 VDA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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