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WJ56 OXL

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,252 mi
Last recorded136,252 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 OXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,252 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 136,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 128,893 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,792 miles

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

parking brake efficiency close to limit 17%

Fail 2 Aug 2018 120,792 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency close to limit 17%

Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,974 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 112,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,579 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,867 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,225 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,129 miles

nearside rear shock aborbrer dust cover insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,142 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,140 miles

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

Engine Undertray Fitted

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 38,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OXL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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