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WG56 UOD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,745 mi
Last recorded136,745 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 UOD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 136,745 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE REAR

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK NOT EXCESSIVE

UNDER TRAY HANGING LOW

Fail 8 Oct 2025 136,745 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE AND REAR MOUNTINGS SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE REAR

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK NOT EXCESSIVE

UNDER TRAY HANGING LOW

Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inside And Outside Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 126,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,719 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 118,713 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,538 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,075 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,777 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,266 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,372 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,236 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 68,422 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

check o/s/r stop light bulb possible intermitant fault

rear brake pads getting low, handbrake requires adjustment

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,720 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r and o/s/r.

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)

Small oil leak rear of engine area.

Small stone chip to front windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 54,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch sticking,

damage to n/s/r door and arch.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 44,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch sticking,

damage to n/s/r door and arch.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,784 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 UOD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD registered?

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

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