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WK06 GFG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,968 mi
Last recorded131,968 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,968 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 130,745 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 126,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 122,838 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 122,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,560 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 117,560 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 110,908 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 104,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,376 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the limit

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,549 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,055 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear tyres walls poor and cracks

both rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted and scored

Pass 26 May 2012 38,925 miles

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

all four tyres walls poor and cracks

both rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

slight wear on both front brake discs and score marks

Pass 20 May 2011 31,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all four tyres walls poor and cracks

Pass 24 May 2010 27,040 miles

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

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

all four tyres walls hairline cracks

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,694 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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WK06 GFG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WK06 GFG, 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 WK06 GFG registered?

WK06 GFG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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