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RX56 WGV

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,685 mi
Last recorded140,685 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 WGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 140,685 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 140,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside rear shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake efficiency below requirements front axle service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 134,873 miles

Front Lower Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle service brake efficiency just met ( need adjustment or repair ) (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside front headlamp light source slightly reduce light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 131,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 129,639 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 129,631 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 126,766 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 126,766 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,832 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 110,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,679 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 100,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,888 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions not tested as low emitter on vehical

Pass 8 May 2012 75,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,394 miles

Emissions too low to register on smoke meter

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,819 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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RX56 WGV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RX56 WGV, 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 RX56 WGV registered?

RX56 WGV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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