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VX55 SXD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,345 mi
Last recorded147,345 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 SXD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 147,345 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 126,047 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

transfer box damp

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,834 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 120,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 117,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 117,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 101,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 93,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 93,466 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,245 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 77,232 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,501 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 60,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,244 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,363 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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VX55 SXD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VX55 SXD, 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 VX55 SXD registered?

VX55 SXD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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