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WF06 NHO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,507 mi
Last recorded176,507 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 176,507 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 172,087 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2022 172,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside parking brake not working correctly (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2021 168,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 153,643 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 149,892 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 149,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail transfer box end (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

brake pad wear indicator light on

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 103,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 99,778 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 97,019 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 97,016 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 88,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 83,604 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 77,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 71,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NHO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WF06 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

WF06 NHO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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