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AF06 WJE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,107 mi
Last recorded182,107 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WJE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 182,107 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 171,664 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 160,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 156,311 miles

Central Rear Lower suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover unsecure

Fail 7 Nov 2019 156,311 miles

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

Central Rear Lower suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover unsecure

Pass 25 Oct 2018 143,314 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 133,715 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,308 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 122,308 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gaiter on n/s/r shockabsorber broken

Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,755 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,185 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,259 miles

There is a small cut in the tread of the N/S/R tyre, not showing cord.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,669 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,805 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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AF06 WJE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF06 WJE, 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 AF06 WJE registered?

AF06 WJE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is AF06 WJE safe to buy?

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