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WF06 JVZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,066 mi
Last recorded152,066 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 152,066 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber pinch bolt has no locking device on the bolt to the hub knuckle

Offside Front shock absorber pinch bolt has no locking device on the bolt to the hub knuckle

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 152,064 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber pinch bolt has no locking device on the bolt to the hub knuckle

Offside Front shock absorber pinch bolt has no locking device on the bolt to the hub knuckle

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 138,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 138,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,905 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 118,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,057 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 101,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,853 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 93,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,686 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,568 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 83,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,741 miles

Child seat fit

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under trays fit

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ECU light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear tyres 2mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,403 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,403 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,614 miles

EXHAUST LEAK ON ENGINE.?

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,288 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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WF06 JVZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JVZ, 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 WF06 JVZ registered?

WF06 JVZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WF06 JVZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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