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VU56 ATZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,792 mi
Last recorded104,792 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ATZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 104,788 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,210 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 90,760 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,370 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 82,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,821 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,930 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,024 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,157 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 51,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,777 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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VU56 ATZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 VU56 ATZ, 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 VU56 ATZ registered?

VU56 ATZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is VU56 ATZ safe to buy?

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