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WIJ 7171

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,717 mi
Last recorded116,717 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 7171
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,717 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low at outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2021 101,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 101,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 97,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,712 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,193 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,639 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,136 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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WIJ 7171 is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WIJ 7171, 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 WIJ 7171 registered?

WIJ 7171 is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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