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LV56 VLX

2006 BMW 320

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,866 mi
Last recorded113,866 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 320100,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 VLX
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 113,866 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,428 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 112,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 110,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 107,260 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 107,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 104,849 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 104,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 98,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 93,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,000 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,057 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,840 miles

advise both rear tyres nearing limits

Fail 26 Mar 2013 76,822 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

advise both rear tyres nearing limits

Fail 15 Oct 2011 61,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 61,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,695 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,615 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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LV56 VLX is a 2006 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 100,253 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV56 VLX registered?

LV56 VLX is a 2006 BMW 320, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is LV56 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 VLX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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