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VU06 VNA

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,158 mi
Last recorded148,158 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 VNA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 133,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2023 133,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

TPS light on

both rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 15 Oct 2021 122,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 16 May 2019 104,506 miles

Both rear tyres, and o/s/f tyre are wearing inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2019 104,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended brake lights not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges but more so the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,285 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside front tyre getting close to limits

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,020 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 81,645 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 76,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2014 71,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 62,614 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,206 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,391 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,344 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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VU06 VNA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol 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 VU06 VNA, 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 VU06 VNA registered?

VU06 VNA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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