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AU56 WTA

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,533 mi
Last recorded146,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 146,533 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 145,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 133,025 miles

Corrosion to underside

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 127,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 121,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 114,559 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,080 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Feb 2019 105,069 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,296 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and the o/s/r road wheels damage

o/s/f cv boot leaking

oil on min

tyres

Fail 24 Feb 2018 96,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and the o/s/r road wheels damage

o/s/f cv boot leaking

oil on min

tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,617 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 82,617 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front and advise oil on min -nail n/s/r tyre -front exhaust bracket snapped (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,482 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 75,425 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,582 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 70,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Jan 2014 63,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,416 miles

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

o/s + n/s/r tyres nearly worn through to cords on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,051 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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AU56 WTA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU56 WTA, 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 AU56 WTA registered?

AU56 WTA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AU56 WTA safe to buy?

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