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DK56 WLW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,944 mi
Last recorded182,944 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 WLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 182,944 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 175,854 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 175,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 164,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 150,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,186 miles

Nearside Front sidelight flashing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 129,996 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 129,937 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 125,338 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 124,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,445 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 114,563 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,182 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,232 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,389 miles

O/S/R seatbelt only partially checked due to child seat fitted

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

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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DK56 WLW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DK56 WLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK56 WLW registered?

DK56 WLW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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