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WG56 GVY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,117 mi
Last recorded153,117 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 GVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 153,117 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 153,117 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 145,758 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 145,758 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 139,571 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

parking brake warning light sticking

Fail 23 Feb 2021 139,540 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 131,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges. 235/55zr17 103w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also attached suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 121,990 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Head Light Glass Broken (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 113,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,271 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,512 miles

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

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)

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

both front tyres 3mm

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,696 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Cut in offside front tyre tread pattern,not mot failure at this time.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,912 miles

rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 4 Nov 2010 59,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension bump stops perished

wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,571 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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WG56 GVY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG56 GVY, 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 WG56 GVY registered?

WG56 GVY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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