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VO56 EOL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,151 mi
Last recorded76,151 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 EOL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 76,151 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust flange cracked at fixings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,859 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 67,856 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,313 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,389 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,069 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 42,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,584 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,938 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 27,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,640 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 19,632 miles

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

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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VO56 EOL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 VO56 EOL, 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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VO56 EOL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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