CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF06 WLP

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,476 mi
Last recorded88,476 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 WLP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,476 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 86,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 84,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 80,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,728 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,009 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,054 miles

offside rear brake pad is getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,683 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,092 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,338 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF06 WLP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RF06 WLP, 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

How do I check the history of RF06 WLP?

You can check the full history of RF06 WLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF06 WLP registered?

RF06 WLP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is RF06 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 WLP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF06 WLP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF06 WLP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.