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WF56 LWE

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,136 mi
Last recorded181,136 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 LWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 181,136 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 159,135 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch seized/inoperative (8.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 133,640 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 13 May 2016 133,637 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 May 2015 108,799 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 90,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 69,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 May 2012 52,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 52,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,025 miles

both front and rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,708 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 LWE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

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

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