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WJ06 XUX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 XUX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 100,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 100,044 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 98,211 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 98,177 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,026 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2023 98,026 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,705 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 96,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,486 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 94,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,417 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,725 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 86,639 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,682 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,292 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 70,292 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 66,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 57,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 36,069 miles

Warning light on dash to indicate faulty bulb, all bulbs working at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2012 35,849 miles

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

Warning light on dash to indicate faulty bulb, all bulbs working at time of test

Pass 11 May 2011 28,005 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,721 miles

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

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

n/s/r tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,700 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,448 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,561 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,560 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 XUX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XUX, 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 WJ06 XUX registered?

WJ06 XUX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is WJ06 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 XUX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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