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PN06 WBV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,630 mi
Last recorded123,630 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 WBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 123,630 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 116,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 116,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,020 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 108,911 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,482 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 106,482 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,254 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 92,254 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,165 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,271 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,599 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 44,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,709 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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PN06 WBV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PN06 WBV, 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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PN06 WBV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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