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VU56 NCO

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 NCO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 136,691 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 136,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 128,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 120,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,815 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 106,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,109 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 106,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,516 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,379 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,961 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,552 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 29,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,565 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 NCO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

VU56 NCO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is VU56 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 NCO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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