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NU06 WLR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,338 mi
Last recorded159,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 WLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 159,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 159,338 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Sticking catch (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 154,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 146,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 139,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,348 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 131,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,458 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 113,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,570 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,781 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,119 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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NU06 WLR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NU06 WLR, 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 NU06 WLR registered?

NU06 WLR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is NU06 WLR safe to buy?

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