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VO56 XMM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,688 mi
Last recorded162,688 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 162,688 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 162,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 157,069 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 144,067 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 144,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 135,472 miles

Wipers smear

Pass 5 Mar 2020 129,284 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 129,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,707 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 120,707 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,910 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,990 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 93,990 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,350 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 90,338 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,157 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,791 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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VO56 XMM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO56 XMM, 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 VO56 XMM registered?

VO56 XMM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is VO56 XMM safe to buy?

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