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WG56 NVD

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,474 mi
Last recorded149,474 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 149,474 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

front headlamps misty

Fail 30 Nov 2022 149,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs rusty

front headlamps misty

Pass 11 Oct 2021 139,432 miles

Nearside Front disc back plate missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc backe plate loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,441 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 132,022 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,692 miles

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

front brake discs corroding/pitting

slight distortion both nearside wheels

Fail 25 Jul 2017 124,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs corroding/pitting

slight distortion both nearside wheels

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,096 miles

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)

Oil leak engine

Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,143 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 14,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 96,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 80,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,885 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 52,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,535 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,450 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 34,450 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise handbrake adjustment high.

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 NVD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

WG56 NVD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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