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WJ56 AZR

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,116 mi
Last recorded157,116 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 AZR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 157,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple outer sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 140,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 139,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,386 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,804 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 90,847 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,848 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 83,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end still cleans screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,080 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,027 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,997 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,622 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,481 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,779 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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WJ56 AZR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WJ56 AZR, 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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WJ56 AZR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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