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VX56 UWL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,714 mi
Last recorded185,714 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 185,714 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension bump-stops deteriorating (all)

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 185,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension bump-stops deteriorating (all)

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 177,395 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 169,070 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 158,834 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 148,266 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 148,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014
Fail 22 Jan 2014 135,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,004 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,772 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,780 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,958 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,709 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 UWL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UWL, 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 VX56 UWL registered?

VX56 UWL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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