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AK56 WPY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,320 mi
Last recorded120,320 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 120,320 miles

Nearside rear outer CV gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,267 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,249 miles

All four tyres showing signs of perishing / cracking.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,183 miles

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

All four tyres showing signs of perishing / cracking.

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,692 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 75,647 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,750 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,690 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,930 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 27,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,475 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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AK56 WPY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK56 WPY, 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 AK56 WPY registered?

AK56 WPY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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