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WF56 ETD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,211 mi
Last recorded128,211 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 ETD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 128,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 209,159 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 209,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION.EMISSIONS HIGH-EXHAUST SMOKE OIL?N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 201,780 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 201,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 161,229 miles

nearside rear tyre bold on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Sep 2010 160,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre bold on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,384 miles

Nearside 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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WF56 ETD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF56 ETD, 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 WF56 ETD registered?

WF56 ETD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is WF56 ETD safe to buy?

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