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SA06 WJY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 WJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Sep 2019 95,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,381 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,998 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2018 91,997 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side only 56kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,822 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,116 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 69,837 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 69,837 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 63,652 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 63,652 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 440,667 miles

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

offside rear optional position lamp inoperative

x2 FRONT windscreen wipers smear slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2010 440,667 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear optional position lamp inoperative

x2 FRONT windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 May 2009 26,911 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 26,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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SA06 WJY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA06 WJY, 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 SA06 WJY registered?

SA06 WJY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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