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VU56 AWY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,463 mi
Last recorded106,463 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 106,463 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 106,463 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 102,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 99,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,434 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 93,148 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 93,146 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,043 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 84,043 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,596 miles

All 4 tyres perished.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,567 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,101 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,325 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,115 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,049 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 AWY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AWY, 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 VU56 AWY registered?

VU56 AWY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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