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SP06 WDC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,970 mi
Last recorded133,970 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 WDC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 133,970 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 132,422 miles

Central Front Prop shaft missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,894 miles

Front Propshaft missing

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 127,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,593 miles

Front Prop shaft missing front

Fail 1 Feb 2022 123,593 miles

Front Prop shaft missing front

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,978 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 114,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 114,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,511 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,658 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,658 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,503 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeering and split

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,039 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,133 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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SP06 WDC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SP06 WDC, 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 SP06 WDC registered?

SP06 WDC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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