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M500 WAC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,637 mi
Last recorded142,637 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 WAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 142,637 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 140,539 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 135,548 miles

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 135,539 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 132,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,037 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 122,868 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

large undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2019 119,533 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Central Front parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

large undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2018 116,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 116,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,249 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 77,815 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,175 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,137 miles

balljoint slight lift

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,072 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front disc's have slight lip

suspected washer bottle leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2010 52,598 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front disc's have slight lip

suspected washer bottle leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,678 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,678 miles

Front 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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M500 WAC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M500 WAC, 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 M500 WAC registered?

M500 WAC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is M500 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 WAC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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