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FA02 WAZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,418 mi
Last recorded113,418 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 WAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 113,418 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 111,870 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 111,870 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,261 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 107,261 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,716 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,207 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,207 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 93,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,910 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,248 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 37,975 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,711 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,011 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,866 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 29,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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FA02 WAZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 FA02 WAZ, 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 FA02 WAZ registered?

FA02 WAZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is FA02 WAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 WAZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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