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WG56 LLD

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 LLD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2023

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 149,306 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 149,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 115,286 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 100,365 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 100,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,963 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall not to cords

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,536 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,754 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 52,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,695 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 43,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,020 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 LLD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LLD, 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 LLD registered?

WG56 LLD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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