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NG55 WMU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 WMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2022 121,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also has 4x4 warning light on as well (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm front bush has play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall gouged near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm front bush has play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ignition barrel is a bit temperamental

Pass 17 Jul 2021 113,566 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 113,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,069 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 107,059 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning illuminated

parking brake efficiency only just meeting standards and system requires some investigation/maintenance

Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,240 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,252 miles

all 4 tyres have uneven wear to inner edges (235/50x18)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracked + perished along tread

Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracked + perished along tread

Pass 9 May 2012 49,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 39,588 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,828 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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NG55 WMU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 NG55 WMU, 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 NG55 WMU registered?

NG55 WMU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is NG55 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG55 WMU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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