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WJ56 XUV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,993 mi
Last recorded99,993 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 99,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,984 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,020 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2018 75,898 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 75,882 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,085 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 44,657 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,475 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 XUV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

WJ56 XUV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is WJ56 XUV safe to buy?

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