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WG56 VDD

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,895 mi
Last recorded117,895 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 VDD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front on join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 117,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front on join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 110,137 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

under trays and engine/sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full veiw of some testable items

Fail 29 May 2025 110,130 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

under trays and engine/sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full veiw of some testable items

Pass 31 May 2024 98,139 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

engine covers/under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full view of some testable items

Pass 22 May 2023 88,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sill covers and under shields fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Fail 22 May 2023 88,208 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sill covers and under shields fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jun 2022 74,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

generalised underside corrosion (subframes)

Fail 2 Jun 2022 74,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

generalised underside corrosion (subframes)

Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,011 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The front and rear brakes discs are lightly corroded

The front head lamp lenses are fading

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,167 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,565 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 627,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & undertrays fitted at the time of test.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Unable to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims / guards fitted at the time of test.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

plastic sill trims fitted , undertrays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,393 miles

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

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,168 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 VDD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

WG56 VDD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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