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WJ06 EHB

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 EHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 133,001 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,758 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 127,256 miles

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

Front suspension components lightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear suspension components and subframe lightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 127,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front suspension components lightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear suspension components and subframe lightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2022 125,477 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,736 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2021 119,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2020 114,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,365 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,332 miles

Both front & n/s/r tyre valves split / perished

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 97,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 66,862 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,337 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,538 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,267 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 36,267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,069 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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WJ06 EHB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ06 EHB, 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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WJ06 EHB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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