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WG06 EDO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

244,302 mi
Last recorded244,302 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 EDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 244,302 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear differential surface corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Aug 2025 240,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 235,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 235,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 231,664 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 224,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 134,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 132,475 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 132,365 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 129,445 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,558 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm across centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5 mm across centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,798 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,266 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,844 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,639 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 65,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,870 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 40,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,027 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,272 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 16,272 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

no measureable smoke was emitted from vehicle exhaust

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 15,193 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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WG06 EDO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WG06 EDO, 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 WG06 EDO registered?

WG06 EDO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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