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WJ56 DVY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,469 mi
Last recorded179,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 DVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 179,469 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 174,800 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 174,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 169,471 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 165,767 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 165,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 154,705 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 154,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 148,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 140,159 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor R.T.A. damage (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 140,159 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor R.T.A. damage (6.3.1d)

Driver's airbag obviously defective light remaining on (5.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 131,454 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Rear both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,724 miles

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

Rear two child seats fitted at rear

both front and rear brake discs worn but not excessive

Pass 31 Dec 2014 109,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,022 miles

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

unable to test n/s/f and o/s/r seat belts due to baby seats being fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,557 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,746 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,976 miles

advize n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

advize screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,520 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 DVY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ56 DVY, 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 WJ56 DVY registered?

WJ56 DVY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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