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WG56 UOH

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,189 mi
Last recorded142,189 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 142,189 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 129,313 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tpms light on

Pass 24 Aug 2022 116,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 116,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,877 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 108,873 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 106,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,296 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 103,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,701 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 99,701 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 96,099 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 90,436 miles

front tyre edges

rear n/s disc pitted

Pass 7 May 2015 84,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 78,139 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 78,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2013 69,809 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,519 miles

advise rear brake pads.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 65,463 miles

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

advise rear brake pads.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,322 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,937 miles

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

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 UOH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG56 UOH registered?

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

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