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EK56 WZX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,996 mi
Last recorded167,996 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 WZX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 167,996 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

secound hand shock absorber fitted to nearside rear.

Fail 21 May 2022 167,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2021 156,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 152,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,860 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2018 141,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 133,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer tread band wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread band wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,561 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 122,500 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall cracked, split and separating. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,571 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 111,571 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,381 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,543 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,264 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,654 miles

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

diesel emissions too clean to test

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

diesel emissions too clean to test

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,386 miles

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

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

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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EK56 WZX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK56 WZX, 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 EK56 WZX registered?

EK56 WZX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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