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VX56 UUK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

207,039 mi
Last recorded207,039 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UUK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 207,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 207,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 196,701 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 190,804 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 183,646 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 176,485 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 176,485 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 167,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 159,337 miles

Emissions not detected by smoke machine, could not register the reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advise to replace (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Sep 2017 149,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 138,271 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 127,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,310 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,802 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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VX56 UUK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VX56 UUK, 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 VX56 UUK registered?

VX56 UUK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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