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WF06 BFA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,431 mi
Last recorded142,431 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 BFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 142,431 miles

Both rear & osf tyres wearing low & badly on inner edges

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nsf tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 142,367 miles

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

Both rear & osf tyres wearing low & badly on inner edges

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nsf tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,296 miles

centre rear seatbelt staulk sticks

front no plate cracked

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre badly worn on inner edge & generally low

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 136,296 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre rear seatbelt staulk sticks

front no plate cracked

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre badly worn on inner edge & generally low

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 130,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 121,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 107,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

both rear tyres slightly worn out of shape on the inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2012 103,300 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

both rear tyres slightly worn out of shape on the inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 85,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,830 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 4 Jul 2011 80,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,232 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 62,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WF06 BFA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WF06 BFA, 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

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What year was WF06 BFA registered?

WF06 BFA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is WF06 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF06 BFA shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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