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WJ56 XWW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,670 mi
Last recorded157,670 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 157,670 miles

Engine management light illuminated - PRE 08 model

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine -notable - monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission - notable - monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Displaying areas of corrosion - (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 157,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine management light illuminated - PRE 08 model

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine -notable - monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission - notable - monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Displaying areas of corrosion - (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 149,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 149,396 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 149,311 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 149,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

check engine light on

Fail 5 Jan 2024 149,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear cv boots perished x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear regs x2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,312 miles

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

OSF and NSR tyres 0mm on edges

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 116,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot Perished ( Rear Diff slight leak ) ( Must of the car panel damaged )

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,617 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 112,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 106,080 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 106,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,381 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 86,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,773 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test nsr

Rear pads wearing low

Unable to detect blip at emisions test

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,265 miles

blip not detected at emmisions test

Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

blip not detected at emmisions test

osr tyre getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,130 miles

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

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 XWW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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