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WF56 KTL

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,534 mi
Last recorded189,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 KTL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 189,534 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake little effort

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 189,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake little effort

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 185,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 185,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 178,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 171,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 162,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 156,272 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 144,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 144,795 miles

Central Front Upper Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 139,738 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,763 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2018 131,763 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,683 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2016 115,576 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2014 89,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,156 miles

Nearside front wiper has a small spilit

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre worn very low (on limit)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,499 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre worn very low (on limit)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,884 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,007 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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WF56 KTL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF56 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

WF56 KTL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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